At TRI Recycling Center we do not accept hazardous household items and large appliances, but we want to help you locate recycling companies that accept this type of products.
Visit the following collection events and drop off all your Household Hazardous Waste such as paint, paint thinners, household batteries, light bulbs, motor oil, oil filters and similar items. We update this schedule on a regular basis. Please check back soon for more upcoming events.
| Unincorporated South Whittier Waste Collection Event |
| Date: 11/12/2011 |
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Location: LA County Sherif's Department
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STAR Training Center 11515 South Colima Rd. Whittier, CA 90640
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Motor oil and oil filters can be dropped off for recycling free of charge at:
San Gabriel, CA at Mission Car Wash 918 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776 626-287-1671
Walnut, CA 91789 at Alamo Car Wash and Detail Center at 784 N. Nogales St. Walnut, CA 91789 626-965-7822
Places where you can dispose of CFL bulbs: Ace Hardware, Home Depot or Orchard Supply.
Where to dispose of household batteries: Radio Shack, Staples and Orchard supply. For the store nearest you, contact one of these retailers.
For paint recycling visit Earth911 website to find a nearest recycling facility.
To recycle your old refrigerator or freezer call Sothern California Edison at 1-800-234-9722 or visit their website. Receive $50 check for hauling away a working refrigerator or freezer!