Electronic waste recycling (File Photo – Staff)
The City of Monterey Park and Ware Disposal will host a free cleanup event for residents on October 10, 2026, from 8:00 am to noon at Barnes Park.
By Melanie Hooks
The drive-in and drop-off event will allow Monterey Park residents to dispose of bulky items and electronic waste. Residents must provide identification or a utility bill.
Accepted items include:
- Furniture, rugs, mattresses, clothing, and appliances
- Televisions, printers, computers, power cords, and other electronic devices
- Unwanted documents for paper shredding
Explosives, ammunition, radioactive materials, controlled substances, and hazardous waste will not be accepted. Prohibited hazardous items include batteries, aerosols, sprays, cleaners, paint, paint thinner, turpentine, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, fluorescent lightbulbs, solvents, and antifreeze.
Residents who cannot attend the event may arrange for bulky items to be picked up from the curbside by contacting Ware Disposal at (626) 225-2400 or mpinfo@waredisposal.com. Bulky-item pickups must be scheduled in advance.
Items abandoned on the curb may result in a notice of violation from MPK Code Compliance.
Monterey Park Community Cleanup Drop-Off Event Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Barnes Park 350 S. McPherrin Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754
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