Household Hazardous Waste

Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

Helpful Tips on Where and How to Dispose of Medications, Sharps Batteries, Chemicals, Paint and More, Conveniently and for Free!

Alameda County residents can safely dispose of common household products containing chemicals that require special disposal, like paints, household cleaners, automotive fluids, and more for free. To learn about accepted items and drop-off locations, visit: stopwaste.org/household-hazardous-waste

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DROP-OFF APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED

Open Thursday – Saturday

Find Hours and Drop-Off Instructions

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What You Can Drop Off

Paint	Adhesives	Auto	Garden	Misc.
Stain	Putty	Fuel	Sprays	Propane <=5gal cyl.
Shellac	Caulk	Waxes	Fertilizers	Pool Chemicals
Solvents	Epoxy	Batteries	Ant Traps	Photo Chemicals
Thinners	Mortar	Additives	Pesticides	Acids & Caustics
Additives	Stucco	Motor Oil	Herbices	Household Batteries
Oil Paint	Cement	Oil Filters	Rat poison	Bleach & Cleaners
Latex Paint	Wood Glue	Antifreeze	Gopher Bait	Fluorescent Bulbs

What's Not Ok for Dropoff

Explosives
Radioactive
Most Compressed Gases (Propane in <5 gal cylinders ok)
Appliances, Refrigerators, Washers Dryers,
Air conditioners

For Asbestos, Railroad Ties or Treated Wood call Altamont Landfill (925) 455-7300

Medications. Visit stopwaste.org for the most up-to-date listing of drop-off locations.

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