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Waste Resources — Household Hazardous Waste

Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.

Source checked October 15, 2026[1]
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rcwaste.rivco.gov

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Riverside County resident HHW programs. Businesses and out-of-county waste are excluded; ABOP/PaintCare sites accept a narrower set of materials.[2]

Online services & information

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Resident HHW facilities, events and disposal-location map (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

County permanent and temporary HHW programs with a disposal-location map. Check the actual facility and material type before traveling.

Before you start

Eligibility & access · County HHW facilities — exclusions
The resident HHW program excludes government, business, real-estate, nonprofit and out-of-county hazardous waste. [4]
Availability · ABOP and PaintCare facilities
ABOP/PaintCare sites have limited acceptance: non-contaminated antifreeze, batteries, used motor oil/filters and paint. Other materials require a suitable HHW facility. [5]
Availability · County HHW container limits
Containers above 5 gallons or 50 lb are listed as unacceptable. [6]

Fees

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Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

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.

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Sources & last checked1 source page · 6 citations

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  1. [1] Household Hazardous Waste | Riverside County Waste Resources (opens in a new tab)

    Riverside County / official waste provider · Waste service — 06065
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Riverside County operates permanent HHW facilities
  2. [2] Household Hazardous Waste | Riverside County Waste Resources (opens in a new tab)

    Riverside County / official waste provider · Waste service — 06065
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Riverside County operates permanent HHW facilities
  3. [3] Household Hazardous Waste | Riverside County Waste Resources (opens in a new tab)

    Riverside County / official waste provider · Waste service — Resident HHW facilities, events and disposal-location map
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    provide residents of Riverside County a FREE and environmentally safe way to properly dispose or recycle hazardous household waste.
  4. [4] Household Hazardous Waste | Riverside County Waste Resources (opens in a new tab)

    Riverside County / official waste provider · Waste service — County HHW facilities — exclusions
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Government, Business, Real Estate, Non-Profit, or Out-of-County Hazardous Waste
  5. [5] Household Hazardous Waste | Riverside County Waste Resources (opens in a new tab)

    Riverside County / official waste provider · Waste service — ABOP and PaintCare facilities
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    ABOP and PaintCare facilities only accept the most common types of HHW (non-contaminated antifreeze, all battery types, used motor oil and oil filters, and paint).
  6. [6] Household Hazardous Waste | Riverside County Waste Resources (opens in a new tab)

    Riverside County / official waste provider · Waste service — County HHW container limits
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Containers larger than 5 gallons or weighing more than 50 pounds
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