(800) CUT-SMOG

(909) 396-2336

An average four-mile round-trip bike
commute prevents nearly 15 pounds of
auto air pollution from contaminating
our air. Bike maps, safety tips, cycling
events and more.

http://www.la-bike.org
(310) 629-2124

For information, or to report a mosquito, bee, or tick and Lyme disease problem:
(310) 915-7370
http://www.lawestvector.org

AQMD forecasts air pollution levels and relates other information that impacts air quality.
http://www.aqmd.gov

Fire preparedness, local fire weather forecasts, residential brush clearance requirements, public fireworks display schedules, fire codes and more.
http://www.lafd.org/

Each week this organization posts a report card on the water quality at every beach along the California coast:
http://www.healthebay.org

To better understand our watershed and how it affects the quality of our lives.
http://www.theriverproject.org
http://www.lastormwater.org

Provides a wide array of community-specific environmental information.
http://california.earth911.org or (800) CLEANUP

The City of Santa Monica’s environmental resource is full of information and links helpful to Westside residents for improving air quality, water quality, and eliminating hazardous waste. The site features current events, news, and much more.

http://www.smepd.org or (310) 458-2213

Find out who the big polluters are in your zipcode and what to do about it.

http://www.scorecard.org

For over 30 years TreePeople has been inspiring the people of Los Angeles to take personal responsibility for the urban forest – educating, training and supporting them as they plant and care for trees and improve the neighborhoods in which they live, learn, work and play.

(818) 753-4600 or http://www.treepeople.org

(800) 988-6942

U.C.L.A. S.A.F.E. Collection Center
CALL FIRST: (800) 988-6942
550 Charles E. Young Drive
West Los Angeles, CA 90095
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm (electronic waste Sat. only)


Hyperion S.A.F.E. Collection Center
CALL FIRST: (800) 988-6942
7660 West Imperial Highway, Gate B, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am – 3:00pm


Santa Monica Household Hazardous Waste Center
A safe, easy and free service to Santa Monica residents. Hazardous products like paint, pesticides, automotive products, aerosols, drain openers and household cleaners, etc., are accepted with proof of residency.
2500 Michigan Ave. (east of Cloverfield Blvd.)
Wed – Fri 7 AM – 1 PM; Sat 7 AM – 3 PM

Santa Monica Community Recycling Center
(310) 453-9677
Westside residents can recycle cans, glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, motor oil and valuable scrap metal here.
2411 Delaware Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon – Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat 8 AM – 2 PM

Santa Monica Recycling & Transfer Station
(310) 829-7323
Westside residents can also recycle electronic waste, yard waste, appliances, scrap metal, construction and demolition waste and dispose of bulky and large loads of waste at this location.
2401 Delaware Ave. (at Michigan)
Mon – Sat 6 AM – 2 PM

Check out this website for information on composting, grass recycling, water-wise gardening, and fire-wise gardening.
http://www.smartgardening.com

Their comprehensive website includes topics such as: water conservation, household hazardous waste and electronic waste, the Los Angeles County Materials Exchange, the residential recycling program, youth environmental education, Stormwater Pollution Prevention and water conservation.
http://www.888cleanla.com or (888) CLEAN LA

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/usedoil/