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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERMA Corporation (Newark) |
Equipment Yard 6655 Smith Ave |
Newark | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Redwood Landfill | 8950 Redwood Hwy | Novato | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Asbestos Management Group of California | 3438 Helen St. | Oakland | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Offers asbestos abatement services | |
| Bayview Environmental Services, Inc. | 6925 San Leandro St | Oakland | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Abatement | |
| 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. | |
| Keller Canyon Landfill | 901 Bailey Rd. | Pittsburg | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | Closed to public. | |
| Western Abatement Inc. |
530 Boulder Ct. #106 |
Pleasanton | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Offers asbestos abatement services | |
| 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 Systems (Sacramento) | 6000 88th Street | Sacramento | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Recology SF Business Haz. Waste Drop-Off (VSQG Program) | 501 Tunnel Ave. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | Quantity limits and disposal fees apply. You must qualify and make an appointment in advance. San Francisco businesses only. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 501 Tunnel Ave. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | The bag must be at least 6 millimeters thick at minimum (you can find thick bags ordouble up). Ducts and pipes must be no longer than 5 feet. If you can’t find bags that are large enough, double wrap the ducts and pipes with heavy duty plastic and duct tape. Each bag should weigh no more than 30 pounds. Write “Waste Asbestos” on each bag. | |
| Safety Kleen (San Jose) | 1147 N 10th Street | San Jose | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Guadalupe Landfill (Rubbish Disposal Company) | 15999 Guadalupe Mines Rd | San Jose | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Photo Waste Recycling Co. |
2980 Kerner Boulevard Northern CA Headquarters |
San Rafael | 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 | ||
| Quality Asbestos Control | 33364 Dowe Ave | Union City | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Cal Inc. |
2040 Peabody Road Suite 400 |
Vacaville | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee |
