Items Not Accepted


Automotive Parts	Electronic Waste	Pharmaceuticals/Over the Counter Medicines
Batteries	LED Lights	Pool Chemicals
Cleaning Products	Medical Waste	Radiological Waste
Construction & Demolition Waste	Paints, Solvents, & Thinners	Syringes or Sharps
Fluorescent Lightbulbs & Tubes	Pesticides or Herbicides	Thermometers/Thermostats
Used Motor Oil

Electronic Waste Examples:

Electronics can include those devices that utilize electrical wiring, plug into an electric outlet, or take a battery or light bulb. Examples include (but are not limited to): computers and accessories, circuit boards, extension cords, flashlights, microwaves, phones, stereos, and televisions.

Construction and Demolition:

Waste material generated during the construction, renovation, or demolition of a location cannot be placed in a standard cart or bin. Examples of C&D materials include, but are not limited to, asphalt, bricks, carpet, concrete, dirt, doors, drywall, earth, glass, construction, and cabinet lumber, masonry materials, pallets, pipes, plastics, plumbing fixtures, rocks, salvaged building components, scrap metal, roof shingles, tile, and windows.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

HHW is any product labeled toxic, poisonous, corrosive, flammable, combustible, or an irritant. Examples include, but are not limited to, antifreeze, automotive fluids, cleaning products, compressed gas cylinders (full or empty), fertilizers, herbicides, paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, solvents, and more.

Universal Waste (U-Waste)

U-Waste primarily comes from consumer products containing mercury, lead, cadmium, and other substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment. Examples include, but are not limited to, batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), fluorescent light tubes, thermometers, thermostats, various electronic devices, and more. U-waste can be considered part of hazardous waste.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste)

E-Waste includes those devices that utilize electrical wiring, plug into an electric outlet, or require a battery or light bulb. Examples include, but are not limited to, computers and accessories, circuit boards, extension cords, flash lights, microwaves, phones, stereos, televisions, and more.

Large/Bulky Items

Athens Services encourages the reuse and donation of bulky items whenever possible. If this is not an option, Athens will, upon request only, remove bulky items, including major appliances and furniture. Please do not place bulky items or electronics in your trash containers. Doing so may cause an interruption in your service.

For bulky items options and to learn how to schedule a pickup, view here

Proper Disposal Options

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & Universal Waste (U-Waste)

HHW and U-Waste should be disposed of at a Los Angeles County Department of Public Works sponsored collection events or at a permanent disposal facility. For additional information, call 1(888)CLEAN LA or visit LACSD.org.

Recycling Services at the City of South El Monte Public Works Yard

South El Monte residents may recycle the following items at the City's Public Works with an appointment. Proof of residency is required.

E-Waste
Used Oil: Oil filters must be drained for 12 hours prior to recycling. Store your used oil and filter in a leak-proof container. Do not mix oil with gasoline, automotive fluids, other liquids or debris as contamination makes them hazardous and unrecyclable.

To schedule your appointment to drop off items for recycling or for additional information, please call the City's Customer Care line at (626) 242-1666.

Paint Recycling

California residents and businesses can now recycle leftover paint for free at local retail stores. For locations and program details, visit PaintCare.org or call 855-724-6809.

Construction & Demolition Debris

Construction and demolition debris including, but not limited to: dirt, concrete, tile, drywall and rock, etc., contact Athens Services or visit athensservices.com/rent-a-container/