Alameda County residents can drop off household hazardous waste at any of four facilities for free — no appointment needed. Batteries, paint, electronics, chemicals, motor oil, and more are accepted. The service is fast and easy: drive up, pop your trunk, and our staff handles the rest.

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Household Hazardous Waste

How the service works, what to bring, and what to expect. The complete guide for residents.

Drop-off Facilities

Four locations across the county with addresses, hours, and directions.

One-Day Events

Free collection events throughout the county — approximately 12 per year. Events also accept medications.

What's Accepted

Full list of accepted and prohibited items, quantity limits, and tips for identifying hazardous products.

HHW Program

4

Free drop-off facilities across Alameda County.

+72,000

Residents of Alameda county safely disposed of household toxics in 2025

12+

One-day events per year throughout the county.

For Businesses

Alameda County offers hazardous waste disposal services for qualifying small businesses, including an appointment-based program for Very Small Quantity Generators and an express drop-in service for common materials like paint, batteries, and fluorescent lamps.

Business Hazardous Waste

For Residential Landlords

Residential landlords are classified as businesses under hazardous waste law and cannot use the regular residential service. A separate free program is available with an EPA ID and scheduled appointment.

Landlord Hazardous Waste