Household Hazardous Waste
This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.
Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral often used in building and construction materials. Renovation and deconstruction of asbestos is strictly regulated as it causes serious and fatal diseases.
If you have suspected asbestos in a building, hire a certifed contractor to ensure personal safety, for regulatory compliance, real estate disclosures, and long term liability for exposing others due to it being an airborne hazard.
Go to the Bay Area Air District for information on asbestos compliance and enforcement. Learn about asbestos packaging, transportation, and disposal requirements through the DTSC. For asbestos health related questions, contact the CCC Health Services in Contra Costa County and the Healthy Homes Department in Alameda County.
A landfill must be authorized to accept asbestos wastes by its Regional Water Quality Control Board. Before you take asbestos to a landfill, call it to determine whether you need an appointment or whether they have any special requirements.
Asbestos is not accepted by the Alameda County HHW Facilities.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newby Island Landfill & Resource Recovery Park | 1601 Dixon Landing Rd. | Milpitas | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Buttonwillow Landfill (Clean Harbors) | 2500 West Lokern Road | Buttonwillow | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Allied Environmental Inc. |
26291 Production Ave. Ste 1 |
Hayward | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Conflo Services Inc. | 25670 Nickel Place | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Offers asbestos abatement services | |
| Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Drop-off | 4001 N. Vasco Rd. | Livermore | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | Construction & Demolition | |
| Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) |
375 Beale St Suite 600 |
San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | Use website information to learn about rules, regulations, and proper handling & disposal for commercial and residential entities. | |
| Quality Asbestos Control | 33364 Dowe Ave | Union City | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| City of Palo Alto Household Hazardous Waste Station Program | 2501 Embarcadero Way | Palo Alto | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Asbestos must be double bagged. There is a two (2) bag maximum. | |
| EPA Region 9 Pacific Southwest | 75 Hawthorne Street | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Mail-in | Information. Hire an asbestos professional, Building Owners & Managers, Asbestos Professionals, School Buildings, Asbestos laws & regulations, Renovation & Demolition requirements, etc. https://www.epa.gov/asbestos and FAQs: https://www.epa.gov/faqs/search/topics/asbestos-315203 (415) 947-8704 | |
| Synergy Enterprises | 28436 Satellite St | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| North State Environmental (South San Francisco) |
220 South Spruce Avenue Suite 200 |
South San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) |
Berkeley Regional Office 700 Heinz Ave; Suite 200 |
Berkeley | Safe Disposal | Free Mail-in | Information Link: https://dtsc.ca.gov/regulatory-assistance-for-managing-asbestos-hazardous-waste/ | |
| Environmental Remedies Inc. | 3910 Valley Ave | Pleasanton | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Safety Kleen Systems (Rohnert Park) | 5750 Commerce Blvd | Rohnert Park | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Safety Kleen (San Jose) | 1147 N 10th Street | San Jose | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Restoration Management Company | 4142 Point Eden Way | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Offers asbestos abatement services | |
| Safety Kleen Systems (Sacramento) | 6000 88th Street | Sacramento | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Cal Inc. |
2040 Peabody Road Suite 400 |
Vacaville | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Kirby Canyon Landfill | 910 Coyote Creek Golf Dr. | Morgan Hill | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Kettleman Hills Landfill |
35251 Old Skyline Road P.O. Box 471 |
Kettleman City | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee |
