Choose the Right Glendale Recycling Route Before You Load the Car
The City of Glendale Recycling Center at 540 W. Chevy Chase Drive handles ordinary recyclables, many electronics and eligible CRV beverage containers. Paint, chemicals, sharps and other household hazardous waste use the separate Environmental Management Center on Flower Street, while furniture and large appliances usually belong in bulky-item service.
Which Glendale service do you need?
Fast answer for Glendale residents
Use the Glendale Recycling Center at 540 W. Chevy Chase Drive for clean paper and cardboard, metal and scrap metal, eligible plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, many electronics, and CRV beverage-container redemption.
Do not take paint, chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, sharps, medications or similar hazardous household material there. Those materials follow Glendale’s Household Hazardous Waste program at 780 Flower Street.
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Glendale Recycling Center Overview
The City of Glendale operates the public recycling center at 540 W. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale, CA 91204. Materials accepted there are sorted and processed for recycling rather than handled as general household trash.
The center is also a practical local route for electronics and eligible California Redemption Value beverage containers. That makes it different from the Household Hazardous Waste facility, bulky-item collection and Scholl Canyon Landfill.
Do not treat every Glendale waste location as interchangeable
A map search can show the recycling center, HHW facility, Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center and Scholl Canyon Landfill in the same general area. They accept different material and follow different schedules.
Glendale Recycling Center Hours
The current city-operated recycling center schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and Sunday closed.
| Day | Listed Hours | Planning Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:45 PM | Regular weekday service. |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM–3:30 PM | Main weekend option. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not plan a normal Sunday visit. |
Holiday hours
The official recycling-center page lists Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day with shortened hours of 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are listed as closed.
Verify a holiday trip
Holiday schedules and temporary operating conditions can change. Call (818) 552-2870 before loading a large, unusual or time-sensitive load.
Which Glendale Recycling or Disposal Location Should You Use?
| Your Material | Best Starting Route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, scrap metal | Glendale Recycling Center | These are among the main recyclable-material categories listed by the city. |
| TVs, computers, phones and small electronics | Glendale Recycling Center | The center accepts a broad electronics category. |
| CRV beverage containers | Glendale Recycling Center | Eligible containers may be redeemed for cash. |
| Paint, chemicals, oil, sharps, bulbs | 780 Flower Street HHW Facility | These materials require Glendale’s hazardous-waste route. |
| Furniture, mattresses, large appliances | Bulky-item pickup / appropriate hauler | These are not standard recycling-center drop-off items. |
| Clean dirt, clean asphalt or green waste | Scholl Canyon Landfill | The landfill lists these specific material streams subject to its restrictions. |
Accepted Items at Glendale Recycling Center
The city’s current recycling-center page groups accepted material into paper and cardboard, metal and scrap metal, plastic containers, glass containers and electronics/devices. Most items are listed as accepted without charge, although some material can carry a processing fee.
Paper & Cardboard
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Mixed paper
- Cardboard boxes
- Paperboard packaging
Metal
- Aluminum cans
- Metal cans
- Tin food cans
- Small household metal items
- Aluminum, brass, copper and stainless scrap
Glass
- Glass bottles
- Glass jars
- Beer bottles
- Soda and juice bottles
- Wine-cooler bottles
For large box loads, see the site’s cardboard box recycling guide before loading the vehicle.
Glendale Plastic Recycling Rules: Check the Resin Number
The recycling center lists plastic bottles and jugs, food and beverage containers, and household plastic bottles such as shampoo, mouthwash and cleaning-product bottles.
A particularly useful Glendale-specific rule concerns food containers: the center accepts qualifying HDPE #2 containers but specifically says it does not take PP #5 at the recycling center. Similar-looking containers can use different resins, so check the number before leaving home.
Do not assume every numbered plastic belongs here
The city’s curbside recycling guidance and the recycling-center drop-off list are not identical. Follow the rules for the service you are actually using.
CRV Redemption at Glendale Recycling Center
The Glendale Recycling Center accepts eligible beverage containers for California Redemption Value redemption. The city’s current page advises calling ahead for current CRV details.
Under California’s statewide beverage-container program, typical CRV is 5 cents for eligible containers under 24 ounces and 10 cents for eligible containers 24 ounces or larger. Certain wine and distilled-spirit bag-in-box, multilayer pouch, paperboard-carton and plastic-pouch containers have a 25-cent redemption value.
Before a CRV trip
- Make sure the container is CRV-eligible.
- Separate material types when practical.
- Empty containers before redemption.
- Call the center if your main purpose is cash redemption.
California count option
CalRecycle says consumers may request payment by count for up to 50 eligible glass, aluminum, plastic or bimetal containers of each material type per transaction. Different count limits apply to certain wine and distilled-spirit package formats.
E-Waste Recycling in Glendale
Electronic waste should not be placed in Glendale curbside carts. The Recycling Center accepts a broad group of electronics and devices.
Accepted electronics examples
- Computers and office equipment
- TVs and monitors
- Phones and small devices
- Audio and video equipment
- Household electronics
- Small appliances
- Batteries and accessories
- Cords and chargers
Prepare personal devices
- Back up important files.
- Sign out of accounts.
- Remove memory cards where practical.
- Erase personal information before drop-off.
- Call first with unusually large devices.
Battery handling varies by battery type and condition. For a broader preparation checklist, use the battery recycling center guide.
Verify current electronics acceptance with Glendale Integrated Waste.
Items Not Accepted at the Glendale Recycling Center
The Recycling Center is not a general-purpose dump. Glendale specifically directs hazardous material, bulky items and several building or household materials elsewhere.
| Not Accepted Here | Better Route |
|---|---|
| Chemicals, solvents, paint, pesticides and herbicides | Glendale Household Hazardous Waste Facility. |
| Motor oil and oil filters | Household Hazardous Waste program. |
| Medical waste, medications, sharps and syringes | Use the appropriate HHW/sharps route and observe medication restrictions. |
| Mattresses and furniture | Bulky-item collection or appropriate hauler. |
| Large appliances | Bulky-item service or approved appliance route. |
| Tires, wood and lumber | Use an appropriate disposal or hauling program. |
| Pane glass, mirrors and PVC pipe | Do not mix these with container glass recycling. |
| Styrofoam blocks, packing peanuts and non-recyclable plastic film | Follow Glendale trash or specialized material guidance. |
| Clothing, shoes, garden hoses and general trash | Use reuse, donation or regular waste services as appropriate. |
Glendale Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Household hazardous waste is handled separately at the Glendale Environmental Management Center, 780 Flower Street, Glendale, CA 91201.
The facility is open every Wednesday and the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It closes on holidays and during extreme weather.
Who can use the Glendale HHW program?
The City’s current page identifies Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge residents as the primary users and requires proof of residency. It also states that La Crescenta/Montrose residents with a Glendale Water & Power bill are eligible.
2026 second-Saturday dates
The remaining listed second-Saturday dates after September are October 10, November 14 and December 12, 2026. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 is specifically listed as closed for Veterans Day.
HHW load limit and preparation
- Up to 15 gallons of liquids or 125 pounds of solids.
- Container size counts toward the limit.
- Keep chemicals in original labeled containers when possible.
- Containers are generally not returned, except oil containers may be replaced.
- Place material in the trunk or back seat for collection.
- Stay in the vehicle while staff unload the waste.
Examples accepted at HHW
- Fluorescent tubes, CFLs and LEDs
- Household and rechargeable batteries
- Car, scooter/bike and tool batteries
- Household cleaners
- Paint and thinners
- Pool and spa chemicals
- Motor oil, brake fluid and coolant
- Propane tanks
- Non-controlled medications
- Sharps in puncture-proof containers
HHW items specifically not accepted
- Explosives and fireworks
- Ammunition
- Radioactive materials
- Tires
- EV batteries
- Solar panels
- Controlled substances
- Chemotherapy waste
- E-waste
E-waste goes to the Glendale Recycling Center rather than the HHW facility.
For broader HHW preparation help, see the household hazardous waste recycling guide.
Verify Glendale HHW hours, eligibility and accepted materials.
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center: Current Saturday Option
Older information may say that the Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center at 4600 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039 is closed. CleanLA’s current collection-center listing now shows this location operating Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Do not use old closure information
This is one of the most important 2026 corrections to the previous article. Because S.A.F.E. Center schedules can change, verify the current CleanLA listing before transporting hazardous or electronic waste.
Furniture, Mattresses and Large Appliances
Furniture, mattresses, large appliances, tires, wood and lumber are not standard drop-off items at the Glendale Recycling Center.
For residential homes and small residential properties with one to four units, Glendale provides a City bulky-item pickup route. Apartments and condominiums with five or more units, along with businesses, use designated franchise-hauler arrangements rather than the small-residential pickup process.
Do not abandon bulky material at the recycling center
A recycling-center address is not permission to leave furniture, mattresses or appliances outside the facility. Schedule the correct pickup or confirm the correct disposal route first.
Scholl Canyon Landfill: A Different Route
Scholl Canyon Landfill is located in the City of Glendale but has a Los Angeles mailing address at 7721 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90041. It is not a substitute for everyday bottle, can, cardboard or e-waste recycling.
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts currently list the landfill for clean dirt, clean asphalt and green waste, subject to its wasteshed and load requirements.
| Day | Scholl Canyon Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The landfill uses a restricted wasteshed and charges disposal fees. Payment options and material-specific rates differ from free municipal recycling, so check the landfill page before hauling a load.
Check Scholl Canyon acceptance, wasteshed and payment rules.
Before-You-Go Checklist
- Identify the material first. Normal recycling, e-waste, HHW and bulky material follow different routes.
- Check the correct facility hours. Do not apply Chevy Chase Drive hours to Flower Street or another facility.
- Inspect plastic numbers. The recycling center specifically excludes PP #5 even though similar containers may look recyclable.
- Flatten clean cardboard. Remove obvious trash and keep paper/cardboard dry.
- Empty bottles and containers. Keep food and liquids out of recycling loads.
- Protect personal data. Wipe computers, phones and storage devices before electronics recycling.
- Separate hazardous material completely. Paint, chemicals and automotive fluids belong at the HHW facility, not mixed into recycling.
- Bring proof of residency for HHW. Eligibility rules apply at the Flower Street program.
- Stay within the HHW load limit. Do not exceed 15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds of solids in one trip.
- Verify unusual items before driving. Call or use the responsible official page when an item is heavy, hazardous, fee-based or not clearly listed.
Glendale Recycling Center Map and Directions
This map points to the main City of Glendale Recycling Center at 540 W. Chevy Chase Drive. Use the Flower Street link below instead when your load is household hazardous waste.
Glendale Recycling Center FAQs
Where is the Glendale Recycling Center?
The main City of Glendale Recycling Center is at 540 W. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale, CA 91204.
What are Glendale Recycling Center hours?
Standard hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM–4:45 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM. Sunday is closed.
Is Glendale Recycling Center open on Sunday?
No. The regular City recycling-center schedule lists Sunday as closed.
What phone number should I call?
The official Glendale Recycling Center page and City directory list (818) 552-2870.
Does Glendale Recycling Center accept cardboard?
Yes. Cardboard boxes and paperboard packaging are among the listed accepted paper and cardboard materials.
Does Glendale Recycling Center accept electronics?
Yes. Accepted examples include computers, TVs, monitors, phones, audio/video equipment, household electronics, small appliances, batteries, cables and chargers.
Can I redeem CRV bottles and cans in Glendale?
Yes. The Glendale Recycling Center lists eligible aluminum, glass and certain plastic beverage containers for cash redemption. Call first if CRV redemption is the main purpose of your trip.
Does Glendale Recycling Center accept paint?
No. Paint and paint-related products belong in Glendale’s separate Household Hazardous Waste program at 780 Flower Street.
When is Glendale Household Hazardous Waste open?
The 780 Flower Street HHW facility is listed for every Wednesday and the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with holiday and extreme-weather closures.
Is the Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center still closed?
No. CleanLA’s current collection-center page lists the Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center at 4600 Colorado Boulevard for Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Verify the current listing before traveling because schedules can change.
Official Sources Checked
The operating details in this guide were checked against current City of Glendale, Glendale Integrated Waste, CalRecycle, CleanLA and Los Angeles County Sanitation District information.
- Glendale Integrated Waste — Glendale Recycling Center
- City of Glendale — Recycling Center directory listing
- Glendale Integrated Waste — Collection Services
- City of Glendale — Household Hazardous Waste Program
- CleanLA — Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers
- CalRecycle — Beverage Container Recycling Program
- Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts — Scholl Canyon Landfill
Verification date: September 30, 2026.