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Disposal & RecyclingSanta Monica · since 1913
310-828-6444

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Recycling & transfer station

A privately run disposal site open to the public on LA's Westside. Bring your load to 1908 Frank Street, Santa Monica, just off the 10 at Cloverfield.

Open Mon–Sat from 6 am

Hours & location

When to come

  • Monday – Friday6:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday6:00 am – 1:30 pm
  • SundayClosed
SCD Recycling & Transfer Station
1908 Frank Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-828-6444
The station entrance on Frank Street, with a red arrow marking where to enter

From the 10 Freeway westbound

  1. Take the Cloverfield exit and turn right.
  2. Turn right on Michigan Avenue.
  3. Make the first right onto 24th Street. It curves left and becomes Delaware.
  4. Go to the end and turn right on Frank Street. We're on the right.
What to bring

What we accept

Businesses, construction crews, gardeners and residents all welcome.

  • Construction debris
  • Household trash
  • Bulky items
  • Dirt & concrete
  • Green waste
  • E-waste
  • Cardboard
  • Other recyclables

Recycled, not just dumped

We divert 100% of green waste and e-waste and about 75% of construction debris, plus a large share of everything else that comes through.

Commercial weigh-in

Need a load weighed? We offer commercial scale and weighing services. Call the office at 310-828-6444 for details.

Please don't bring

Household hazardous waste

Paint, motor oil, antifreeze, cleaning products, pesticides and other hazardous materials can't come to the transfer station. Here's where they can go:

Santa Monica residents

The City of Santa Monica offers household hazardous waste collection for residents. Check the city's website for the current program and how to sign up.

City of Santa Monica

Los Angeles residents

LA City and County run permanent S.A.F.E. collection centers for paint, oil, chemicals and electronics. Call 1-800-98-TOXIC or 1-888-CLEAN-LA for locations and hours.

LA Sanitation

Questions before you come?

Call and we'll tell you if we can take it.

310-828-6444