Drop off household waste

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Household hazardous waste is unwanted household products labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. Common products include auto fluids, batteries, electronics, fluorescent and LED lightbulbs, garden chemicals, household cleaners, paint, and many other products that require proper disposal to prevent harm to humans and the environment.​ ​​

Schedule an appointment to drop off your household hazardous waste today. The drop-off address will be provided once the appointment is made.

Make an appointment

Or call (408) 299-7300 

See the household hazardous waste Operating Schedule.

Palo Alto residents: Please do not make an appointment. Contact your city's household hazardous waste program at (650) 496-5910.

How do I dispose of waste?

• Bring a proof of residency to the drop off
• We can't return the containers you bring your waste in
• Place your hazardous waste in the back of your vehicle and remove any non-waste items from that area to avoid loosing something you want to keep:
  • Regular vehicles—place the waste in the trunk
  • Trucks—place the waste in the bed
  • SUVs and hatchbacks—place the waste at the rear of the vehicle
• Do not bring any pets to the drop off

Drop-Off Locations