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Alameda County, California · Waste and recycling

Household hazardous waste disposal in Alameda County

Household hazardous waste disposal

2 providers · 3 official links · 4 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 15, 2026

In Alameda County, 1 public authority and 1 city government publish 3 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover eligibility (1), documents (1), availability notices (1) and appointments (1).

These are the Alameda County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
City government

City Recycling Program

City of Oakland collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.

Household hazardous-waste drop-off (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

City household hazardous-waste referral, separate from curbside carts.

Source & saved evidence

City of Oakland · Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

Waste service — Household hazardous-waste drop-off

Fast, Free Drop Off of Household Hazardous Waste

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Contacts & sources

Public authority

StopWaste — Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste for Alameda County residents. Business waste uses a separate program; this is not curbside trash collection.

Household hazardous waste — four resident drop-off facilities (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Free resident drop-off in Oakland, Hayward, Livermore and Fremont. Check each facility’s hours, holiday closures, identification and quantity limits.

Source & saved evidence

Alameda County / official waste provider · Alameda — waste provider (opens in a new tab)

Waste service — Household hazardous waste — four resident drop-off facilities

Alameda County residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free at any of four facilities — no appointment needed.

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Facility locations, hours and residency requirements (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Four permanent locations with different weekday and Saturday hours. Business waste and third-party hauling are excluded.

Availability · Quantity limits
Per visit: up to 125 lb or 15 gallons total. Each container: up to 5 gallons or 50 lb; sturdy, sealed and leak-proof.
Source & saved evidence

Alameda County / official waste program · Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)

Waste service — Quantity limits

Per visit: 125 pounds or 15 gallons total Per container: 5 gallons or 50 pounds max Containers must be sturdy, sealed, and leak-proof

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Before you start · 3 requirements & conditions
Eligibility & access · Permanent household facilities
Alameda County residents only. Businesses use the separate business program.
Source & saved evidence

Alameda County / official waste program · Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)

Waste service — Permanent household facilities

This service is for Alameda County residents only — not for businesses. Businesses should use the Business Hazardous Waste Service.

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Information & documents · Proof of residency
Bring an ID, recent utility bill, or rental/ownership agreement showing your Alameda County address.
Source & saved evidence

Alameda County / official waste program · Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)

Waste service — Proof of residency

Bring one of the following showing your Alameda County address: Driver's license or state ID Recent utility bill Rental or ownership agreement

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Appointments · StopWaste — Household Hazardous Waste
Permanent facilities do not require an appointment. Check holiday closures before traveling.
Source & saved evidence

Alameda County / official waste program · Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)

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Four facilities across Alameda County accept household hazardous waste for free — no appointment required.

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Source & saved evidence

Alameda County / official waste program · Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)

Waste service — Facility locations, hours and residency requirements

Four free drop-off facilities across Alameda County accept household hazardous waste year-round.

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Contacts & sources

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