Nicole Bernson SAFE Center - LA Sanitation & Environment

Category: Waste management service

Address: 10241 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325, USA

Phone: +18007732489

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–3PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9AM–3PM

Reviews

Andrea AW

Aug 27, 2022

This place is amazing. Super easy and quick. It's a drive thru setup. You stay in the car and they remove your items from the car. PRO TIP: approach from the North for easier entrance.

Sally Frontman

Aug 6, 2022

It’s almost not worth it to go here if it wasn’t for the fact that it’s the right thing to do. We had two things in the trunk and they almost would not let us recycle them here simply because they were in the trunk. They said we will let you this time. LA county needs to open more centers and just recycle the materials.

Zachary Neighbors

Jan 16, 2021

My truck was "too full" they only took half and they made me leave just to turn around to come right back seconds after being there. A waste of gas, time, and government resources. A perfect example of the bureaucracy that is destroying LA City.

Sharie LaKind

Apr 6, 2017

This place is amazing. You never get out of your car, since it's a safety issue, which is really nice. The place is super clean, the people who take your waste out of the car are dressed in white jumpsuits and they are all really nice. It literally takes a few minutes. This whole process is a wonderful idea. There should be more of them!!! And everyone should use them!!!

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Questions & Answers

Do you have a combined gallon limit (per visit) on liquids?

Richard Sublett | Sep 5, 2019
Salvador Jimenez | Sep 4, 2020

Yes, the law allows a person to transport a maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste.

Do you accept old gasoline ?

mark haber | Sep 5, 2018
Gary Standke | Sep 5, 2018

Yes

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Does the center take old computers and electronic parts?

John Halchak | Sep 4, 2021
Nicole Bernson SAFE Center - LA Sanitation & Environment | Sep 4, 2021

Yes. You can learn more at www.lacitysan.org/safecenters

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Do they collect hypodermic needles in sharps containers here?

Eric Hwang | Sep 5, 2018
Nicole Bernson SAFE Center - LA Sanitation & Environment | Sep 4, 2021

Yes if the container is clearly marked and sealed... and we will give you a new container. You can learn more at www.lacitysan.org/safecenters

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Are microwaves accepted?

Lee Goldman | Dec 8, 2021
Robert Aitchison | Dec 8, 2021

I've never brought one in but I don't see why they wouldn't take one.

Hi! Do you accept DVDs?

Alexandra Connor | Sep 4, 2021
Kim Conte | Sep 4, 2021

Not sure but there is a detailed list of items they accept on the website.

Can I recycle Batteries (AA, AAA, D, C) and light bulbs at your Safe Center on Balboa?

A Google User | Sep 4, 2021
Nicole Bernson SAFE Center - LA Sanitation & Environment | Sep 4, 2021

Yes. You can learn more at www.lacitysan.org/safecenters

Do you take ShopVacs?

Hank Petroski | Sep 4, 2021
Eleazar Flores | Sep 4, 2021

Sure

Can I drop off card board?

Kristina Flores | Sep 4, 2020
Octavino Leon | Sep 4, 2020

That's is a recyclable material....just pit it inside your recycle bin at home

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Do you take needles from IVF

L Paisley | Sep 4, 2020
Octavino Leon | Sep 4, 2020

Yes we do as long as they are in a puncture proof container.

Can i drop off an empty balloon time helium tank?

Von Bryan | Sep 4, 2020
Octavino Leon | Sep 4, 2020

Yes ,absolutely

Can I bring an old Tv to this place?

Gloria Araya | Sep 4, 2020
Gary Standke | Sep 4, 2020

Yes, and any other electronic device

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Do you accept used kitchen frying oil?

Adrian s. | Sep 5, 2019
Octavino Leon | Sep 5, 2019

Yes, absolutley

Do you take propane tanks?

Tanya Ramirez | Sep 5, 2019
Octavino Leon | Sep 5, 2019

Yes, we do as long as it's not larger that 5 gallons

Do you take old fire extinguishers

Ryann Trejo | Sep 5, 2019
rick glad | Sep 5, 2019

Cee

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drop off televisions?

Scott Kolden | Sep 5, 2019
rick glad | Sep 5, 2019

Cee wee tv

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I know you will take 4' and 8' fluorescent tubes. Is there a limit on the number you will take per trip?

Jordan Cohn | Sep 5, 2019
Richard Lewis | Sep 4, 2021

Do you accept household solvents, cleaners, bug sprays, etc?

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Do you take old/expired Pepper spray?

PTMC Supervisor | Sep 5, 2019
Brian Starre | Sep 5, 2019

Yes.

Hi, do you accept beauty products (foundation, perfume, lipstick, etc.)?

Jillian F | Sep 5, 2019
rick glad | Sep 5, 2019

As long as it makes us look pretty we accept it

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Do you accept old products like Ortho garden products, disinfectant, moth balls etc.

Bob Miller | Sep 5, 2019
Octavino Leon | Sep 5, 2019

Yes...herbicides, pesticides....fertilizers

Hello, Will the Nicole Bernson hazardous waste facility be open this Saturday their normal hours? Thank you

Marc Denitz | Sep 5, 2019
Brian Starre | Sep 5, 2019

Yes. Saturday and Sunday from 9 am - 3 pm.

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Do you take old nail polish?

Lauren Trevino | Sep 5, 2019
Gary Standke | Sep 5, 2019

Yes, they do

When are you open?

Marlane McGarry | Sep 5, 2019
Gary Standke | Sep 5, 2019

Saturday and Sunday

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Do you accept spray insulation material in canister?

Loreto Jacobs | Sep 5, 2019
Octavino Leon | Sep 5, 2019

Yeah we do

Do you take acid & gun powder & poison? Owners left this in garage when we bought it.

Shaina Markley | Sep 5, 2019
Brian Starre | Sep 5, 2019

Acid/Poison=Yes. Gun Powder=No.

Do you accept ink cartridge uses and new for old brand printers?

maria molina | Sep 5, 2019
Brian Starre | Sep 5, 2019

Yes we take them.

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do you take liquid plant food

hector Arreola | Sep 5, 2019
Octavino Leon | Sep 5, 2019

Yes we do, any herbisides,pesticides,fertilizers.

Do you accept electronic waster? Computers, might bulbs, etc.

Valorie Grear | Sep 5, 2019
Brian Starre | Sep 5, 2019

Yes. We accept all those items.

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I have 2 full Sharps syringe disposal boxes.I haven't yet disposed of the contents, but I need to; my father-in-law injects himself & needs another disposal box. Do you empty the box & he reuses? What is the process? Thank you, Adam

Adam Markowitz | Sep 5, 2019
Gary Standke | Sep 5, 2019

The sharps containers are sealed shut and dropped off at one of the collention centers The containers should have come with lids. If not, then tape them closed. Buy new containers at a pharmacy or get them free (Google "free sharps container "). Never empty them to try to reuse the container.

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Are you open this weekend? Sept 1st?

Erica Khorsandi | Sep 5, 2018
Brian Starre | Sep 5, 2018

Yes. It will be open Saturday & Sunday.

Do they accept old VCR tape cassettes? I can't find the list of what they take anywhere on the web site.

Bill Perry | Sep 5, 2018
Sean G. Rosenstock | Sep 5, 2018

Bring them and ask.

Do you shred important papers?

Lee Felthoven | Sep 5, 2018
Gary Standke | Sep 5, 2018

Nope

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Do you take small bar refrigerators?

Corrine Draper | Sep 5, 2018
Dan Eastwood | Sep 5, 2019

Their website says they do not take 'white goods' such as appliances like refrigerators, no matter how small.

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What are the hours of operation at Northridge site

Gerald Goldberg | Sep 5, 2018
Sean G. Rosenstock | Sep 5, 2018

They are open 9-3 Saturday and Sunday, closed weekdays

Do you take wd40 cans and all aerosol cans ?

J Trozzi | Sep 5, 2018
Sean G. Rosenstock | Sep 5, 2018

absolutely they do

Do they take compact discs and the jewel box containees they come in?

Debbie Deichler | Sep 5, 2018
Sean G. Rosenstock | Sep 5, 2018

yes they will

do they take acetelyne tanks

Louise Brown | Sep 5, 2018
Gary Standke | Sep 5, 2018

Yes, though welding shops may pay you for them

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Do lyou take old paint?

Bonnie Faherty | Sep 5, 2018
Chris Stromsoe | Sep 5, 2018

There's a list of what they take on the website.

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Do you accept Furniture. I have a Sofa and Loveseat???

Larry Gesling | Sep 5, 2018
Chris Stromsoe | Sep 5, 2018

Its household waste only. Call the city for furniture pickup.

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