Washer and Dryer Recycling in Downey, CA

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• LA County Public Works (CleanLA): Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (opens in new tab) · Los Angeles County Public Works
  • AVECC is a permanent facility offering LA County residents a free way to dispose of household hazardous and electronic waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: trash, tires and white goods such as refrigerators, stoves and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Downey: Trash & Recycling (archived copy) (opens in new tab) · City of Downey
  • All homes with residential curbside collection can get free, on-call bulky item pickup. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Bulky items include refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, electronics, mattresses and furniture. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• City of Downey: Bulky Item Pick-Ups / Illegal Dumping (archived copy) (opens in new tab) · City of Downey
  • Athens collects bulky waste up to 52 times a year, up to five items per pickup. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Schedule online or leave a message on Athens' bulky item voicemail at (562) 259-1239 ext. 3. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Multi-family customers can have items picked up for a small fee charged to a credit card. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
  • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
  • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
• CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
  • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
  • Washing machines and clothes dryers are major appliances under the special-handling rules. Checked October 26, 2026.

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