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). This service is for residents of Alameda County only.
Oakland Facility Open for drop-off, no appointment needed:
Closed for Christmas: December 24–28
Closed for New Year's: January 1
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Hayward Facility Open for drop-off, no appointment needed:
Closed for Christmas: December 24–28
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Livermore Facility Open for drop-off, no appointment needed:
Closed for Christmas: December 24–28
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Fremont Facility Open for drop-off, no appointment needed:
Closed for Christmas: December 24–25
Closed for New Year's: January 1
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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.
Batteries
Oil, Gasoline, Auto Fluids
Electronics
Fluorescent Bulbs
Paints
Pest & Garden
Propane
Sharp Containers
Cleaners
MiscellaneousMedicine 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.
Find drop-off locations
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.
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Medicine and prescription drugs
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Treated wood waste including railroad ties
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Large appliances (A/C, refrigerators, stoves, washers, etc.)
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Construction and demolition waste
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Compressed gas cylinders (other than propane)
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Asbestos
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Explosives
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Call 800-606-6606
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Radioactives
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Call 800-606-6606
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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.
One-Day Events
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.
Related Resources
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.