Household Hazardous Waste
Safely dispose of your household hazardous waste, keep your home toxic free!
Alameda County offers multiple free, convenient options for residents to properly and safely dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW). Click on the links in the table below to make an appointment. This service is for residents of Alameda County only.
Oakland Facility
Drop-off by appointment only: Wed. - Sat.
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Hayward Facility
Drop-off by appointment only: Thurs. - Sat.
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Livermore Facility
Drop-off by appointment only: Thurs. - Sat.
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Fremont Facility
Open for drop-off, no appointment needed:
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Common Hazardous Items:
Click on the icons below for instructions, more information, and drop-off options for these materials that are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facilities.
Medicine and Prescription Drugs
We CAN NOT ACCEPT Medicine and Prescription Drugs at the HHW Facilities. These items can be dropped off at over 80 pharmacies and clinics that have self-service kiosks.
Prohibited Items:
Prohibited items are hazardous materials that must not go in the trash, but can NOT be accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facilities. Check the table below to find disposal options for prohibited items.
| Prohibited Item | Learn more |
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| Medicine and prescription drugs | Click here |
| Treated wood waste including railroad ties | |
| Large appliances (A/C, refrigerators, stoves, washers, etc.) | Check RE:Source |
| Construction and demolition waste | Check RE:Source |
| Compressed gas cylinders (other than propane) | Check RE:Source |
| Asbestos | Check RE:Source |
| Explosives | Call 800-606-6606 |
| Radioactives | Call 800-606-6606 |
One-Day Events
Gather old electronics, medicine, garden chemicals, paint, and other hazardous items and safely dispose of them for free at a One-Day Event.
Business Hazardous Waste
Small Business Hazardous Waste Service
Hazardous waste disposal service for qualifying Very Small Quantity Generators. Create an account and make an appointment.
Business Drop-in Service
A drop-in service for all Alameda County businesses that accepts: latex paint, aerosol cans, fluorescent lamps, and household batteries. Businesses do not have to set up an account or make an appointment to participate. Learn more and see the schedule.
Residential Landlord Service
Residential landlords can dispose of their tenant's hazardous waste for free. Create an account and make an appointment.