C&D Hazardous Waste and Materials

You may encounter hazardous waste and materials at construction sites on a regular basis. The materials listed below CANNOT be recycled using curbside recycling or placed in the trash, rather they must be recycled by a specialty recycler.

For a listing of recycling facilities in the Bay Area that properly handle hazardous waste materials, click on the links below:

• Asbestos
• Aerosol Cans (non empty) Note: Empty aerosol cans can go in the recycling bin. 
• Batteries (All types) Note: Please select type from list in link.
• Contaminated Soils
• Fluorescent Lighting Tubes and Ballasts Note: Recommendations for when a CFL or other mercury-containing bulb breaks
• Herbicides and Pesticides
• Mercury Thermostats
• Architectural Paint Cans (New/Unopen)
• Architectural Paint Cans (Non-empty) Note: Empty cans from paints, stains and varnishes can go in the recycling bin. 
• Solvents, Thinners & Cleaning Products 
• Treated Wood, Painted Wood, Railroad Ties
• Fuels such as Gasoline and Kerosene
• Propane Tanks/Gas Cylinders – refillable
• Propane Tanks/Gas Cylinders – single use