How to dispose of special items

Some items need special handling and should not go in regular trash, recycling or green waste carts. Use the sections below to find safe disposal options for batteries, sharps, used oil, household hazardous waste, construction project debris and other items.

When in doubt, check the disposal guidance before placing an item in a cart.

Battery collection kits

Lakewood residents can pick up a free household battery collection kit at City Hall and learn which single-use and rechargeable batteries are accepted.

Sharps and medication disposal

Learn how to safely dispose of used needles, lancets, sharps containers, expired medications and other pharmaceutical waste.

Used Oil Recyling Kits

Learn how to get a free 15-quart used oil recycling kit and safely recycle used motor oil and oil filters.

Construction project debris plans

Learn when construction or demolition projects need a Debris Recovery Plan before a permit can be issued.

EDCO hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off

Drop off household hazardous waste, e-waste, sharps and expired medications at EDCO’s Signal Hill facility easy drive-through process on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

Household hazardous waste collection events

Find Los Angeles County household hazardous waste and e-waste collection events for safe disposal of paint, chemicals, electronics and other items.