Local waste and recycling information. Confirm the collection provider, residency rules and accepted materials for your address before using a service.
Alpine County recycling-center materials and hours, with separate external hazardous-waste referrals. Department office hours are different from recycling-center hours.
County referrals to receiving facilities. Confirm current residency eligibility, accepted materials, appointments and charges with the receiving facility before traveling.
Local waste and recycling information. Confirm the collection provider, residency rules and accepted materials for your address before using a service.
Amador County recycling, waste-reduction resources and program contacts. Collection, household hazardous waste and drop-off requirements depend on the particular service.
Waste service — Waste management and recycling — local program information
The Department is also responsible for the design, development, implementation, and promotion of recycling, waste reduction, and waste diversion programs.
County household hazardous-waste instructions and local disposal information.
Buena Vista HHW — 2026 collection calendar
The 2026 HHW calendar lists the first and third Saturday, 9 am–1 pm, at Buena Vista Waste Transfer Station in Ione. Confirm holiday exceptions with the facility.
Local waste and recycling information. Confirm the collection provider, residency rules and accepted materials for your address before using a service.
Butte County recycling and disposal program resources. Facility operations, collection contractors and household hazardous waste are separate services.
Calaveras County materials, facility and household hazardous-waste resources. The department describes service to Calaveras and western Alpine County; check the particular service requirements.
Extreme weather — check site operation
During extreme weather, call (209)754-6403 to confirm that the intended facility is operating.
County hazardous-waste instructions; business drop-offs require separate approval and scheduling.
Rock Creek HHW — receiving hours and eligibility
The dedicated HHW page lists Rock Creek daily 8 am–4:15 pm for Calaveras and Alpine residents/businesses; business deliveries still require prior approval and scheduling.
Colusa County facility locations, accepted materials and separate Stonyford disposal charges. Maxwell does not accept general hazardous waste.
Maxwell — prohibited waste
Maxwell does not accept hazardous waste, treated wood, tires, compressed gas cylinders, medical waste, dead animals or vehicles. Check the county’s separate disposal resources for these items.
Collection oversight covers portions of unincorporated Contra Costa County; use the county recycling service directory to confirm the provider for an address.
Contra Costa County recycling and waste-reduction resources. Collection oversight is limited to portions of unincorporated county; incorporated cities have their own arrangements.
The county/city joint powers authority’s recycling, disposal and hazardous-waste resources. Use the individual facility or collection provider for current requirements.
El Dorado County waste-disposal resources. Listed receiving facilities have different appointments, fees and service areas; confirm with the receiving facility.
Waste service — Household hazardous-waste receiving facilities
There are three (3) permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facilities in El Dorado County where residents can drop off most of their HHW free of charge:
County household hazardous-waste facility referrals with separate Salinas Valley and ReGen Monterey service areas. Business appointments and charges differ.
City of San Diego collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
City of San Jose collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
City of Los Angeles collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
City of Oakland collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
City of Anaheim collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
City of Fresno collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
City of Sacramento collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
City of Long Beach collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
City of Bakersfield collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Waste service — Missed pickup, carts and bulky-item assistance
Contact Republic Services first at 657-467-6220 for collection schedules, missed pickups, cart requests and other service questions, or bulky-item pickup.
Waste service — Resident HHW collection centers — locations and receiving hours
Orange County residents can dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste items for FREE at any of the County's four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers.
County permanent and temporary HHW programs with a disposal-location map. Check the actual facility and material type before traveling.
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.
Sacramento County collection and disposal resources. Use the address-specific collection calendar; City of Sacramento collection is a separate city program.
County disposal facilities and collection-provider finder. The county franchise/permitted-hauler system serves unincorporated areas; city services are separate.
Trinity County collection, transfer-site and recycling resources. Administrative office hours differ from receiving-site hours; check service updates before traveling.
Hawthorne Street HHW receiving program, closed noon–1 pm. Check specific material exclusions and contact the hotline before transporting damaged containers.
Household material limits
Resident drop-off limit: 15 gallons or 125 lb; liquid volume is based on container size.
LRSWMA disposal facilities and franchise-service referrals. C&S collection serves the listed franchise communities; not every Lassen address is in that service area.
County collection programs serve unincorporated Madera County. Valley and mountain collection providers differ; Fairmead HHW is for Madera County residents.
Official county address/APN map for collection areas and organics compliance zones. Confirm the provider before arranging service.
Service area: County collection referrals are for unincorporated Madera County. Use the address/APN map to find the valley or mountain provider. Area details & sources
Fairmead HHW receiving is Saturday 9 am–1 pm for Madera County residents, different from ordinary landfill hours.
Service area: Fairmead HHW receiving is for Madera County residents, including incorporated cities; check accepted materials and the separate Saturday HHW hours. Area details & sources
Marin County HHW resources. Novato residents use Novato; other Marin residents use the San Rafael facility. Business and West Marin event appointments have separate requirements.
Merced County resident HHW programs. Only listed materials are accepted during ordinary landfill hours; other HHW requires a scheduled collection event. Businesses use separate disposal services.
Authority instructions for limited everyday HHW diversion and separately scheduled full HHW collection events. Pesticides and pool chemicals are not accepted every day.
Event-only household hazardous waste
Materials such as pesticides and pool chemicals require a scheduled HHW collection event; they are not everyday landfill drop-offs.
Inyo County disposal facilities and community-specific HHW collection events. HHW is not accepted every day; confirm the next event and receiving location.
County HHW appointments are for unincorporated San Diego County residents. Incorporated-city residents must use their city program; facility and appointment rules differ.
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. Area details & sources
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.
County HHW resource guide, implemented by IWMA. Facility access differs: Heritage Ranch is restricted to Heritage Ranch residents. Business disposal is a separate program.
San Mateo County resident HHW appointment program. Drop-off locations and instructions are supplied through the booking process; business waste uses a separate channel.
This program limits each vehicle/appointment to 10 gallons or 50 pounds. Make separate appointments and trips for additional waste; do not substitute another county’s 15 gallon limit.
Santa Barbara County HHW directory. Each facility has its own residence, material, fee and appointment rules; a listing does not establish free countywide access to every facility.
County LessIsMore directory for the Santa Barbara/Goleta, Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Santa Maria and Carpinteria areas. Check the individual provider before visiting.
Check residence and material restrictions before booking. Palo Alto residents use the city program; appointment confirmation supplies drop-off instructions.
Service area: Santa Clara County household HHW appointments serve county residents except Palo Alto. Palo Alto residents must use the city HHW program; the receiving address is provided after booking. Area details & sources
Medication exclusion
The San Jose and San Martin permanent HHW facilities no longer accept medications; use the linked medication drop-off program.
Santa Cruz County HHW receiving resources. Ben Lomond HHW is temporarily closed through September 2027; Buena Vista and the City of Santa Cruz facility have separate receiving schedules.
Waste service — HHW locations — Ben Lomond closure and alternative facilities
August 20, 2026, is the last day to drop off household hazardous waste (HHW) before the HHW facility temporarily closes from August 21, 2026, through September 2027.
Sierra County resident material-specific collection. Listed sites accept antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint and resident e-waste; do not assume general HHW is accepted every day.
Waste service — Limited HHW materials — antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint
Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint - house paint as well as primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish are accepted at all Sierra County Sites:
Countywide resource directory and collection-provider map. Four franchise areas apply to unincorporated Solano; incorporated cities have their own arrangements. HHW map listings require checking individual facility eligibility.
Open the Waste Collector Service Areas overlay, then contact the provider for your address. County/city representative numbers are different from hauler customer service.
Sonoma County resident HHW receiving and collection-provider resources. Zero Waste Sonoma is a JPA resource program, not the curbside hauler. Business appointments and fees are separate.
Central Disposal Site Building 5 resident HHW receiving, Thursday–Saturday 7:30 am–2:30 pm without appointment. Bring residency ID and check posted holiday closures.
Resident HHW facility — year-end closure
The HHW facility posts a year-end closure from December 20, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Recheck the notice before travel.
Waste service — Resident HHW facility — hours, materials and holiday closures
Located at the Central Disposal Site, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility is open every week for free drop-off of hazardous waste from Sonoma County residents.
Appointment-only Wednesday regional pickup; allow several weeks. Standard charge and limited free pickup eligibility are separate from free facility drop-off.
Tehama County agency disposal and collection-provider resources. HHW has its own event calendar; general landfill hours do not establish HHW receiving hours. Rancho Tehama transfer access is restricted.
County collection referrals are for unincorporated Ventura County. County HHW events also serve Fillmore, Ojai andSantaPaula; other cities have separate programs. Confirm the relevant program for your address.
County map and customer-service contacts for Athens and EJ Harrison. Incorporated-city service arrangements differ.
Service area: Athens / EJ Harrison county collection referrals serve unincorporated Ventura County. City collection arrangements are separate. Area details & sources
County HHW registration for the listed communities. PPC event dates are separate from Fillmore SCRV, whose displayed address/date require confirmation.
Service area: County HHW events serve Fillmore, Ojai, Santa Paula and unincorporated Ventura County. Other city residents use their own programs; confirm registration and the receiving location. Area details & sources
Fillmore SCRV — conflicting posted location
The county page gives two different SCRV street numbers and conflicting October schedule information. Confirm the event location and date directly before booking or travel.
Waste service — Reserve an eligible county HHW drop-off event
To serve residents of Fillmore, Ojai, Santa Paula, and Unincorporated Ventura County, the County of Ventura sponsors Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events at two permanent facilities:
Regional HHW receiving for Yuba and Sutter County households. Qualifying local businesses and other generators need a separate appointment. RWMA membership does not imply coverage in other counties.
Yuba City facility for households in both counties, Saturdays 8 am–4 pm except holidays. Household drop-off is free and does not require an appointment.
HHW receiving for San Bernardino County residents. Site-specific material restrictions, holiday closures and business rules apply. Fire-response boundaries do not establish HHW eligibility.
Fire District HHW facility directory. Check the Big Bear Lake closure notice and each site’s HHW hours and accepted materials; ordinary city-yard hours differ.
Big Bear Lake HHW — posted closure
Big Bear Lake has a posted temporary-closure notice starting September 26, with no year printed. Call the HHW program to confirm current status before visiting.
Palo Alto HHW receiving: 2501 Embarcadero Way, Saturdays 9–11 am and the first Friday of the month 3–5 pm, subject to posted holiday closures. Bring proof of residency.
Service area: For Palo Alto residents. Use the city HHW receiving station rather than county HHW appointments. Area details & sources
Palo Alto HHW Station — per visit
Limit each visit to 15 gallons or 125 pounds, in containers no larger than 5 gallons.
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides environmentally safe and convenient weekly household hazardous waste disposal for Palo Alto residents.
Palo Alto residents with physical limitations can apply for home pickup. A doctor-signed application and city approval are required before calling to arrange collection.
Service area: For Palo Alto residents with an approved physical-limitations application. General resident eligibility alone does not qualify for home pickup. Area details & sources