City Recycling Program

South El Monte residents may recycle their Electronic Waste (E-Waste) and Used Motor Oil and Filters free of charge at the City of South El Monte Public Works Maintenance Yard, located at: 1900 Central Avenue, South El Monte.

Items Accepted

E-Waste items accepted include:

  • Alarm clocks
  • Cell phones
  • Computers
  • Electronic games
  • Fax machines
  • Hair dryers
  • Keyboards
  • Printers
  • Radios
  • Scanners
  • Stereos
  • Televisions

Used Motor Oil & Filters

To recycle them please drain the filter for 12 hours to remove most of the used oil. Store your used oil and filter in a leak-proof container. Do not mix oil with gasoline, automotive fluids, other liquids or debris. Contamination makes it hazardous and unrecyclable.

More Information

This service is only available to South El Monte residents, proof of residency is required. You are not allowed to bring business waste. An appointment must be scheduled. To schedule your appointment to drop off items for recycling or for additional information, please  email our Customer Care Hotline at customercare@soelmonte.org or call (626) 242-1666.

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