Household Hazardous Waste
This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.
Hazardous Materials & Wastes
Hazardous materials and wastes meet established definitions of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and/or toxicity.
Alameda County: Large quantities, materials/waste from large businesses, and waste requiring pick-up is not an option for the Household, Landlord, & Small Business Hazardous Waste Programs and Facilities in Alameda County. Contact a hazardous waste company for pick-up.
Did you know expired alcohol-based hand sanitizer is considered hazardous waste? Do not pour it down the drain, in the garbage, or dispose of it on the ground. Take it to your local HHW Facility, or for very large volumes contact a hazardous waste company for pick up. For more information: CalEPA , DTSC.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curie Environmental Services |
4020 Vassar Drive NE Suite D |
Albuquerque | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Radioactive material recycling services: uranium and thorium salts including nitrates, liquid scintillation vials, depleted uranium, contaminated lead bricks, pigs, sheeting, and foil | |
| Thomas Gray & Associates | 1205 W. Barkley Ave | Orange | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Radioactive Waste Broker & Decontamination Services | |
| Safety Kleen Systems (Rohnert Park) | 5750 Commerce Blvd | Rohnert Park | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Veolia Environmental Services | 1125 Hensley St | Richmond | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Includes radioactive waste. | |
| Visionary Solutions (VS), LLC | 2553 Quality Lane | Knoxville | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Safety Kleen Systems (Sacramento) | 6000 88th Street | Sacramento | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Pick-up | San Francisco Residents only. | ||
| Marine Express | 2900 Main Street | Alameda | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Photo Waste Recycling Co. |
2980 Kerner Boulevard Northern CA Headquarters |
San Rafael | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Dental & Medical offices, Photochemicals & Film, Lab pack & site services | |
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 501 Tunnel Ave. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per day of all household hazardous waste. San Francisco residents only. Address verification required. Open Thursday-Saturday only from 8am-4pm. | |
| Biologic Environmental Services & Waste Solutions | 23490 Connecticut St | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Call for specific info on this waste | |
| Bayview Environmental Services, Inc. | 6925 San Leandro St | Oakland | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Abatement - immediate response to large scale projects. Remediation. Decontamination. Visit website or call for information on specific materials accepted | |
| 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. | |
| Buttonwillow Landfill (Clean Harbors) | 2500 West Lokern Road | Buttonwillow | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Restec Contractors Inc. | 22959 Kidder Street | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Visit website or call for information on specific materials accepted | |
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility) | 2091 West Winton Avenue | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Click on the Facility to see the full list of items accepted. In addition, this link has the common items: https://www.stopwaste.org/at-home/household-hazardous-waste/common-hazardous-materials | |
| Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) |
Berkeley Regional Office 700 Heinz Ave; Suite 200 |
Berkeley | Safe Disposal | Free Mail-in | Information. Link to FAQ: https://dtsc.ca.gov/regulatory-assistance-frequently-asked-questions/#Is it or isn't it | |
| RB Construction | 893 Boggs Terrace | Fremont | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Visit website or call for information on specific materials accepted | |
| Asbestos Management Group of California | 3438 Helen St. | Oakland | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | Visit website or call for information on specific materials accepted | |
| FERMA Corporation (Newark) |
Equipment Yard 6655 Smith Ave |
Newark | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee |
