Public Works — Unincorporated County HHW Program
Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.
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Choose a facility and check the unincorporated-county eligibility and appointment rules. The El Cajon county appointment channel has a temporary closure notice.
Service area: This county HHW channel is for unincorporated San Diego County residents. Incorporated-city residents use their own city program; the El Cajon county appointment pause is separate. [14]
Before you start
- Availability · El Cajon — unincorporated residents only
- The county page posts a temporary closure of El Cajon appointments for unincorporated residents. City of El Cajon residents have a separate city channel; call before planning a visit. [4]
- Information & documents · County HHW — residency proof
- Bring proof of your unincorporated-county residence/address. [5]
- Appointments · Ramona HHW appointments
- Ramona requires an appointment on the first or third Saturday, 9 am–1 pm. [6]
Fees
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Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
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Sources & last checked1 source page · 14 citations
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- [1] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — 06073
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The County has access to four permanent HHW collection facilities to accept HHW from unincorporated County residents.
- [2] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — 06073
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The County has access to four permanent HHW collection facilities to accept HHW from unincorporated County residents.
- [3] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — County resident HHW facilities and appointments
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The County has access to four permanent HHW collection facilities to accept HHW from unincorporated County residents.
- [4] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — El Cajon — unincorporated residents only
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Appointments at the El Cajon HHW Facility are temporarily closed to unincorporated residents until further notice.
- [5] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — County HHW — residency proof
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Bring proof of residency / address.
- [6] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Ramona HHW appointments
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Appointments are available 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
- [7] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — County HHW appointments / information
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(877) 713-2784
- [8] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Ramona HHW — unincorporated residents
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324 Maple Street, Ramona
- [9] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Ramona HHW — appointment required
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1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
- [10] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Chula Vista HHW — unincorporated residents
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1800 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911
- [11] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Chula Vista HHW — no appointment required
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Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
- [12] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Escondido HHW — unincorporated residents
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1044 West Washington Avenue, Escondido
- [13] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Escondido HHW — appointment required, check calendar
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm only on select Saturday’s.
- [14] HHW Collection Facilities (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Program-specific service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The County has access to four permanent HHW collection facilities to accept HHW from unincorporated County residents.