Household Hazardous Waste
Safely dispose of your household hazardous waste, keep your home toxic free!
Leftover household hazardous waste should never be thrown in the trash or recycling bin, flushed down the toilet, or dumped down the drain or storm sewer. Alameda County offers multiple free, convenient options for residents to properly and safely disposing of these materials. Click on the links in the table below to make an appointment. This service is for residents of Alameda County only.
Upcoming One-Day Drop-Off Events
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Sunday, September 11, 2022 - 9:00am
Register for addressUnion City, CA 94587
Residential HHW Drop-off Service
Oakland
Drop-off by appointment only: Wed. - Sat.
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Hayward
Drop-off by appointment only: Thurs. - Sat.
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Livermore
Drop-off by appointment only: Thurs. - Sat.
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Fremont
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 our Oakland, Livermore, and Hayward drop-off facilities. These items can be dropped off at the Fremont HHW drop-off facility or at over 80 pharmacies and clinics that have self-service kiosks.
Prohibited Items:
- Medicine and Prescription Drugs
- Treated Wood Waste including Railroad Ties, click for more information
- Compressed Gas Cylinders (other than Propane)
- Large Appliances (A/C, Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers, etc.)
- Construction and Demolition Waste
- Asbestos
- Explosives
- Radioactives
These are still considered hazardous waste and should not go in the trash. For information on how to properly dispose of these items, call 800-606-6606.
Free Drop-Off Facilities
The Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste program offers a free residential drop-off service at our facilities in Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, and Livermore.
These facilities accept a wide variety of wastes and offer the most comprehensive service in the county. Alameda County residents transporting wastes they generated while living in and maintaining their residence can drop-off materials for free.
Program Details & Drop-Off Instructions
One-Day Events
The Household Hazardous Waste program will host mobile one-day drop off events throughout the County. Alameda County residents transporting wastes they generated while living in and maintaining their residence can drop-off materials for free.
Business Hazardous Waste
Small Business Hazardous Waste Service
Hazardous waste disposal service for qualifying Very Small Quantity Generators. Learn how to 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 about the service and find the operating schedule.
Residential Landlord Service
Residential landlords can dispose of their tenant's hazardous waste for free. Learn how to create an account and make an appointment.