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City of Santa Monica Transfer Facility
City of Santa Monica Transfer Facility is a transfer station in Los Angeles County, CA, listed under Santa Monica. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. We list 278 other drop-off sites in Los Angeles County.
| Address | 2500 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Hours | We could not find official hours. Call before loading up. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
Listed in the U.S. EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (record from August 2025). Not yet verified by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Los Angeles County
- City of Los Angeles residents get free unlimited curbside bulky item pickup on their regular trash day; schedule at least one business day ahead via MyLA311 or 1-800-773-2489. Paints, solvents, used oil, fluorescent lights and construction materials are not accepted at the curb. Source
- LA County HHW and e-waste is free for all LA County residents at the S.A.F.E. centers and permanent centers; limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip. Tires, trash and appliances are not accepted at events. Source
Before you go
- Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Southern Cal. Disposal County. R. & T.S. Transfer station
- Bel Air Street Maintenance District Yard Transfer station
- Caltrans Westdale Lvtop. Transfer station
- Venice Mdy Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Fri-Sat: 9 am to 3 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Sat-Sun: 9 am to 3 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Los Angeles County
All 279 drop-off sites in Los Angeles County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is City of Santa Monica Transfer Facility?
2500 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at City of Santa Monica Transfer Facility?
City of Santa Monica Transfer Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items. Call ahead, because accepted items can change.
Is City of Santa Monica Transfer Facility open to the public?
As far as we know: public site, typically meant for residents.
What other transfer stations are near City of Santa Monica Transfer Facility?
Southern Cal. Disposal County. R. & T.S. in Santa Monica (< 1 mi), Bel Air Street Maintenance District Yard in Los Angeles (1.9 mi) and Caltrans Westdale Lvtop. in Los Angeles (2.1 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Santa Monica?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is UCLA S.A.F.E. Center, about 3.2 miles away.
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