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This flyer provides all the information that residents need to drop-off their leftover household hazardous waste at the four county facilities that are open weekly for convenient free drop-offs.
- Policies
An ordinance establishing a household hazardous waste collection and disposal fee.
- News | 03/25/2019
Click on the link above to get the latest information on prescription medication drop-off options.
- News | 07/19/2017
The Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program will host several community drop-off events this year. In addition to the traditional HHW materials generated in homes and gardens, medicine and controlled substances will now be collected. For the first time, residents can bring mattresses and box springs to the drop-off event!
Medicines, unless specifically stated on the packaging, should never be flushed down the toilet or placed in the trash.
Learn more about the free service for residential landlords to dispose of their tenant's hazardous waste. This packet contains forms and instructions for creating an account.
- Videos
From ideas about less toxic alternatives, to information about how to dispose of old hazardous waste, this video will tell you how to make your home safer and healthier.
This Bill of Lading has a price schedule and more information about the Business Hazardous Waste Drop-in Service. The service accepts latex paint, aerosol cans, fluorescent lamps, and household batteries. Fill out this form and bring it with you when you drop-in at the facility.
This packet covers such topics as who can participate, what you need to do to start, what you can bring, and how to make an appointment. It also contains the VSQG self-certification form which you must fill out to participate in the program. Available as either a PDF or Word document.
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Download 2022 Business Waste Packet.pdf (451.89 KB)
Download 2022 Business Waste Packet.docx (85.24 KB)
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