Environmental Solutions

Culver City trash truck picking up trash bin Culver City is dedicated to fostering a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment. With a steadfast commitment to reducing pollution and minimizing waste, the City has implemented a multifaceted approach towards environmental stewardship. Through innovative initiatives, collaborative community efforts, and progressive policies, Culver City strives to not only enhance the quality of life for its residents but also to serve as a model for sustainability.

 

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) consists of materials such as, but not limited to, cleaning products, paints, chemicals, and electronics that could potentially cause fires or other dangerous outcomes when put in the trash bins. Improper disposal of Hazardous Waste is dangerous and illegal.

To Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Properly

To Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Properly

Drop Off Locations

Drop Off Locations

  • Collection events: LA County offers free “Too Toxic to Trash” events around the County. Events are held within Culver City semi-annually in June and December.
  • Permanent collection centers: open year round, residents can drop off their hazardous waste at one of the free collection centers.

Residents may drop off batteries at the local household hazardous waste facilities. Local home improvement stores or grocery stores may accept household batteries. The Julian Dixon Branch Library in Culver City accepts household batteries.

Other materials that may be dropped off at the HHW facility include:

  • Batteries (vehicle, household, etc.)
  • Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals, etc.)
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • E-waste

Common HHW Items

Common HHW Items

PAINTS LAWN & GARDEN PRODUCTS  BEAUTY PRODUCTS & MEDICINE 
Oil and Water-based paints
Turpentine paint stripper
Paint thinner
Rust remover
Varnish
Spray paint


Weed Killer
Snail Killer
Bug Spray
Fungicide
Herbicide
Fertilizer


 		 Products in aerosol cans
Alcohol-based lotions
Nail polish and nail polish remover
Isopropyl alcohol
Hair relaxers and dyes
Depilatories
Deodorizers
Expired medicine
Sharps


HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS & BATTERIES  MISCELLANEOUS 
Ammonia-based cleaners
Tub, tile and toilet cleaners
Floor care products
Window cleaners
Aerosol cleaners and sprays
Furniture polish
Metal cleaners and polish
Oven cleaners
Drain cleaners 		 Windshield water solution
Auto body repair products
Metal polish with solvent
Fuel oil and other oils
Transmission fluids
Brake fluid
Antifreeze
Used motor oil and filters
Windshield washer solution
Kerosene & gasoline
Car wax
Lead acid batteries


 		 Cell phone rechargeable Batteries
Electronics
Swimming pool chemicals
Photographic chemicals
Dry cleaning solvents
Light bulbs
Mercury batteries
Fiberglass epoxy
Lighter fluid
Shoe polish
Moth balls
Glue

 

Additional HHW Information

  • CONTACT INFORMATION: In case of poison emergency, call 911 or the California Control System Emergency hotline at 1-800-876-4766
  • Contact CLEAN LA or call 1-888-CLEAN-LA
  • Paint Recycling

 

Mattress Recycling Program

Mattress Recycling Program

Culver City’s Mattress Recycling Program is in coordination with Bye Bye Mattress through the Mattress Recycling Council. In addition to collecting unwanted mattresses and box spring foundations, it sorts and loads these items onto trailers by Culver City staff at the Transfer Station. After the items are loaded, a dedicated mattress recycler collects materials from the City to be recycled.

Bye Bye Mattress a program of the mattress recycling council

Holiday Tree-Cycling

Holiday Tree-Cycling

Holiday Tree-cycling is offered by either the Green Cart Collection or the 'Park Your Tree' program. Flocked or artificial trees cannot be composted, place these trees in the black container.

Park Your Tree Program

  1. REMOVE all ornaments, decorations, tinsels and stand from the tree.
  2. DROP Holiday tree to the following drop-off locations: 
    • Fox Hills Park
    • Syd Kronenthal Park
    • Culver West Park
    • Veterans Park

Green Cart Collection

  1. REMOVE all ornaments, decorations, tinsels and stand from the tree.
  2. CUT the tree into pieces, if needed to fit into the green cart.
  3. PLACE the tree pieces inside the green cart and put them out for regular pick-up on collection day.

Lithium Battery Safe Disposal

Protect Culver City: Keep Lithium Batteries Out of the Trash


We all rely on the devices that power our everyday lives, from smartphones and laptops to e-bikes and cordless tools. But when those lithium-ion batteries reach the end of their life, it might seem natural to just toss them into your household trash or recycling bin.


Here is why those batteries need a different kind of care.
When lithium-ion batteries are thrown into regular bins, they get compressed and crushed inside our sanitation trucks and waste facilities.

This damage can easily cause them to spark and ignite dangerous, fast-moving fires.

Improperly discarded batteries put our hardworking sanitation crews, our local neighborhoods, and vital city equipment in harm's way. Additionally, if they end up in landfills, the toxic chemicals inside can leak out, polluting the soil and groundwater we all share.

How You Can Help Protect Our City

The good news is that keeping Culver City safe is easy! By taking a few extra minutes to properly drop off your old lithium batteries, you are directly protecting city staff, your neighbors, and the local environment.

Here is where you can safely and easily drop off your batteries in and around our area:

  • LA County "Too Toxic to Trash" Event (Free!): LA County hosts these safe disposal events semi-annually right here in Culver City every June and December. Find out when the next disposal event will be in Culver City.
  • Julian Dixon Branch Library: A convenient, year-round drop-off spot right in our community, located at 4975 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230.
  • Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center: A dedicated collection center for electronic and toxic waste just a short drive away at 7660 West Imperial Highway, Gate B, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Thank you for taking the extra step to dispose of your batteries safely. Together, we can keep Culver City clean, safe, and fire-free!

              

 

 

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