Miscellaneous Waste

Adhesives, pool & photo chemicals, glues, used cooking oil and grease, epoxies, mortars & uncured cement, nail polish & chemicals, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers are hazardous waste and must NOT be thrown in the trash or recycling bin.

Disposal Options: 

• These items can be recycled at all Alameda County Hazardous Waste Facilities and One-Day Events.
• Search our RE:Source guide for other locations.

Special Instructions:

• The Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facilities only accept residential fire extinguishers up to 10 lbs. Not accepted: fire extinguishers from businesses or landlords. Check RE:Source for more information. 

Miscellaneous Items that are Hazardous Waste:

• Adhesives, glues, sealants, epoxies, caulking, grouts
• Chemicals, solvents and rags with chemicals
• Pool & photo chemicals
• Used cooking oil and grease
• Mortars & uncured cement
• Nail polish & acetone
• Smoke detectors & carbon monoxide alarms
• Fire extinguishers
• Mercury thermostats
• Vintage collectibles containing lead, mercury or radiation
• Helium Tanks for party balloons