L.A. COUNTY TO TAKE HOUSEHOLD WASTE.Byline: Daily News A free Household Hazardous Waste Household hazardous waste (HHW) is the term for common household chemicals and substances for which the owner no longer has a use. Exhibiting many of the same dangerous characteristics as fully regulated hazardous waste, HHW is not regulated by the EPA. Roundup for Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County residents is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Calabasas Landfill, 5300 Lost Hills Road. Household hazardous waste includes such items as used motor oil, acid and lye-based cleaners, old paint, car batteries, pesticides and garden herbicides. The roundup will not accept explosives, ammunition, radioactive materials radioactive material Radiation A substance that contains unstable–radioactive–atoms that give off radiation as they decay. See Radioactive decay. or waste from businesses. There is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle. Place items in a sturdy box, preferably in their original, labeled containers. For more information, call the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW) is responsible for the construction and operation of Los Angeles County's roads, building safety, sewerage, and flood control. at (888) CLEAN LA, or the county Sanitation Districts at (800) 238-0172. |
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