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Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility) - Hayward - 2091 West Winton Avenue

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Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility)

2091 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, California 94545
(800) 606-6606
Hours:

By online appointment only

Paid drop-off program for Alameda County small quantity generators by appointment. Small Businesses must qualify, apply for an EPA number, and submit forms for an account. Fee schedule & accepted materials in Small Business Haz Waste Program Packet online. For pick up of haz waste, search this tool for a Hazardous Waste company (fees apply). Are you an Alameda County resident? Use the Hayward HHW Program.

Item Notes Method Destination
Aerosol Can - Non-empty Non-food items, like paint and chemicals. Consider using the rest of the food or air, then the empty can go in the recycling cart.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Antifreeze
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Batteries - Automotive or Boat Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulated
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs) Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulated
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Household - Single-Use Lithium batteries must have terminals insulated
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Industrial Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulated. The cut off for accepting Lithium ion batteries such as these is 60 Watt Hour per cell 300 Watt hours per battery and a maximum of 11 pounds per battery.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Exit Signs -Tritium If non-powered glow-in-the-dark may contain radioactive material, contact Calif DPH, Radiological Health Branch for information
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Flares - Road
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Fuel No propane tanks.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Hazardous Materials & Wastes
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Household Cleaners
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Inks
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Lacquers/Stains/Varnishes
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Lead Paint Chips
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Light Bulbs - CFLs Unbroken lamps & ballasts
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Light Bulbs - Fluorescent Tubes Unbroken lamps & ballasts
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen Unbroken lamps & ballasts
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Light Bulbs - LED Unbroken lamps & ballasts
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Mercury Thermometers If broken, place it inside a sealable container to contain any possible leakage.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Mercury Thermostats Thermostat Care Drop-off Location. Free drop-off, complete form, rebate mailed at future date.
  • Buyback Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Mercury-Containing Items
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Motor Oil
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Nail polish - Non-empty
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Oil Filters
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Paint - Interior & Exterior - New/Unopened
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Paint - Interior & Exterior - Used/Wet
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Empty Single-use
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Rags - Paint/Chemical/Oil Soiled
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Soil - Contaminated
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
X-Ray Film
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
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