Household Hazardous Waste Services

The City of Santa Monica manages a hazardous waste facility located at 2500 Michigan Avenue, designed to prevent environmental contamination from hazardous materials. The facility accepts waste drop-offs from City departments, Commercially Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQGs), and others during designated monthly dates. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the City processed approximately 17,580 pounds of hazardous waste through this facility. The contracted service provider is responsible for the monthly collection and disposal of this waste and must supply part-time staff to support the City's hazardous materials technician. Additionally, the City has the option to engage the contractor for door-to-door household hazardous waste (HHW) pickup and disposal for residents, a program which served about 1,889 households and handled 82,977 pounds of HHW in the same fiscal year. The contractor may also be called upon to manage abandoned hazardous waste found in public areas, though these optional services are not guaranteed and their absence does not disqualify bidders focused solely on facility-based waste management. The contract solicitation (Number 4515), issued by the Resource Recovery and Recycling office of Santa Monica, outlines the service requirements and provides contact details for procurement inquiries. The agreement will govern hazardous waste transportation, disposal, and associated staffing support, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and environmental safety. Previous contractual documentation for similar City contracts emphasizes standard provisions including payment bonding to secure contractor claims, defined scopes of work, compensation limits, insurance and indemnification clauses, and compliance with applicable laws, supporting a clear framework of responsibilities and legal protections for all parties involved.