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Make a household hazardous-waste appointment (opens in a new tab)

Check residence and material restrictions before booking. Palo Alto residents use the city program; appointment confirmation supplies drop-off instructions.

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Santa Clara County / official waste program · Make a household hazardous waste drop-off appointment | Household Hazardous Waste | County of Santa Clara (opens in a new tab)

Waste service — Make a household hazardous-waste appointment

For residents of Palo Alto, you must use the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Program.

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HHW Station — receiving hours, materials and holiday closures (opens in a new tab)

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.

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City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)

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The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides environmentally safe and convenient weekly household hazardous waste disposal for Palo Alto residents.

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Approved at-home HHW pickup — physical-limitations application (opens in a new tab)

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.

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City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)

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Home collection of household hazardous waste is a service available for residents with physical limitations.

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