The South Bay is centrally located to the Los Angeles International Airport and the Long Beach Airport. El Segundo is less then 5 minutes from LAX, Manhattan Beach is 10-12 minutes, North Redondo is about 15-20 minutes from the airport, Hermosa Beach is about 15 minutes and South Redondo is 20-25 minutes away. For those going to Long Beach the trip is fairly quick even with traffic it is usually about 20-30 minutes.
LAX
Long Beach Airport

Metro Green Line Information on Routes, Stations and Park and Ride locations. Just click Metro Green Line for more information

Household and Hazardous Waste Disposal
L.A. County Waste Disposal Information

Eyeglasses:
You can drop off your old eyeglasses at Goodwill stores, Lenscrafters, some banks and libraries and in the lobby at the Daily Breeze on Torrance Blvd.

Old Christmas Cards:
The Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes at the church office 9-4 on M-F or Sunday during the 9 am or 11 am services.

Cell Phones:
Be sure to remove all your information before you donate them!!

The Wireless Foundation's Click on Call to Protect has two South bay locations:
The Body Shop in Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance
Team One Advertising at 1960 E. Grand in El Segundo.
You can also mail direct to: Call to Protect, 2555 Bishop circle West, Dexter, MI 48130-1563
You can also bring them to Beacon House 1003 S Beacon St. San Pedro M-F 9-5
You and find more information at Cell phone disposal and click on Households Hazardous Waste at bottom of page. You can also call ( 800)CLEAN-LA.
Also starting July 1, 2006 all California cell phone providers must provide recycling services for used cell phones.

Computers:
SoCal computer Recyclers, 1430 240th St Harbor City ( 310) 626-8180 or visit their wesite SoCalRecyclers
LA County Recycle Programs:you can check out their web site at LA Recycle

Be sure to remove all personal information from any donated computer or othe tech device. TechSoup offers helpful hints and links.. see Ten Tips for Donating a Computer on their site.

Habitat for Humanity Store:
This is a great place to find surplus building materials, new and vintage items. The store is located at 17700 S Figueroa. It's open Tuesday - Saturday, 9-6 (310) 323-5665. There are also stores in Santa Ana and Pasadena. Check their website Habitat for Humanity

Newspapers
Los Angeles Times
Daily Breeze
Beach Reporter and Peninsula News
El Segundo
City of El Segundo
School District
Library
MEETINGS:
City Council: First and third Tuesday at 7:00PM
Planning Commission: Second and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM
School District: Second and fourth Tuesdday at 7:00 PM at 641 Sheldon
Parks and Recreation: Third Wednesday at 7:00
MANHATTAN BEACH
City of Manhattan Beach
School District
Library
MEETINGS:
City Council: First and third Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Planning Commission: Second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Parks and Recreation: fourth Thursday at 6:30 PM
Cultural Arts Commission: Second Tuesday at 6:00PM Library Commission: Second Monday at 6:30 PM
Parking and Public Improvement: Fourth Thursday at 6:30 PM
Hermosa Beach
City of Hermosa Beach
School District
Library
MEETINGS:
City Council: Second and fourth Tuesday at 7:10 PM
Planning Commission: Third Tuesday at 7:00PM
Public Works: Third Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Parks and Recreation: First Tuesday at 7:00 PM
School District Board of Trustees: Second Wednesday 1645 Valley Drive
Redondo Beach
City of Redondo Beach
School District
Library
MEETINGS:
City Council:First and third Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Planning Commission: Third Thursday at 7:00PM
Harbor Commission: Second Monday at 7:00 PM
Public Safety: third Monday at 7:00 PM
Library Commisssion: First Monday at 7:00 PM
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Palos Verdes Estates
Rancho Palos Verdes
Rolling Hills Estates
Rolling Hills
Palos Verdes Peninsula Schools
Library
Torrance
City of Torrance
School District
Library

Community Web Links

I shop Manhattan Beach This site has lots of local information from Arts and Crafts to Restaurants and Hotels.

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