StopWaste — Household Hazardous Waste
Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.
Source checked October 15, 2026[1]www.stopwaste.org
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Free resident drop-off in Oakland, Hayward, Livermore and Fremont. Check each facility’s hours, holiday closures, identification and quantity limits.
Four permanent locations with different weekday and Saturday hours. Business waste and third-party hauling are excluded.
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · Permanent household facilities
- Alameda County residents only. Businesses use the separate business program. [5]
- Information & documents · Proof of residency
- Bring an ID, recent utility bill, or rental/ownership agreement showing your Alameda County address. [6]
- 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. [7]
- Appointments · StopWaste — Household Hazardous Waste
- Permanent facilities do not require an appointment. Check holiday closures before traveling. [8]
Fees
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Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked2 source pages · 16 citations
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- [1] Alameda — waste provider (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste provider · Waste service — 06001
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Household Hazardous Waste
- [2] Alameda — waste provider (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste provider · Waste service — 06001
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Alameda County residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free at any of four facilities — no appointment needed.
- [3] Alameda — waste provider (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste provider · Waste service — Household hazardous waste — four resident drop-off facilities
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Alameda County residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free at any of four facilities — no appointment needed.
- [4] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Facility locations, hours and residency requirements
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Four free drop-off facilities across Alameda County accept household hazardous waste year-round.
- [5] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Permanent household facilities
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This service is for Alameda County residents only — not for businesses. Businesses should use the Business Hazardous Waste Service.
- [6] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Proof of residency
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Bring one of the following showing your Alameda County address: Driver's license or state ID Recent utility bill Rental or ownership agreement
- [7] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Quantity limits
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Per visit: 125 pounds or 15 gallons total Per container: 5 gallons or 50 pounds max Containers must be sturdy, sealed, and leak-proof
- [8] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — 06001
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Four facilities across Alameda County accept household hazardous waste for free — no appointment required.
- [9] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Oakland HHW facility
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Address: 2100 East 7th Street, Oakland
- [10] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Oakland HHW facility
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Hours: Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- [11] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Hayward HHW facility
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Address: 2091 West Winton Ave., Hayward
- [12] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Livermore HHW facility
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Address: 5584 La Ribera St., Livermore
- [13] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Fremont HHW facility
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Address: 41149 Boyce Road, Fremont
- [14] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste service — Fremont HHW facility
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Hours: Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- [15] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste program — Hayward HHW facility
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Hayward Address: 2091 West Winton Ave., Hayward Hours: Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- [16] Alameda County / official waste program — waste facilities (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County / official waste program · Waste program — Livermore HHW facility
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Livermore Address: 5584 La Ribera St., Livermore Hours: Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM