HHW Flyer (hours and accepted items)

Contact:   Pam Hedrick (530) 666-8856  
Waste Reduction & Recycling Coordinator

Under California state law certain materials, known as household
hazardous waste (HHW) are prohibited from disposal in everyday
garbage.  Types of HHW include:  electronic devices with a circuit
board (VCRs, cell phones, microwaves, telephones, printers, radios,
computers, monitors, TVs), batteries, motor oil, latex or oil based paints,
solvents, household cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, poisons,
fluorescent bulbs or tubes, electrical switches/relays, pilot light sensors,
mercury thermostats, and home generated medical waste.

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Batteries, electronics and cell phones, are accepted, in designated containers, daily at the landfill free of cost. Go to our Recycling Information page for more details. 

Business hazardous waste from small quantity generators is accepted for a fee by appointment only. Call (800) 207-8222 to schedule a business drop-off date.

For specific information about the state law, that prohibits improper disposal of HHW, please call (800) 728-6942.

Notice for UC Davis

The University of California, Davis manages an independent HHW program for staff, faculty and on-campus residents separate from the county HHW collection program. Therefore, they are not eligible to bring HHW materials to the county facility. For on-campus HHW disposal please contact: hazwaste@ucdavis.edu and read more at the UCD Facilities Website