California trash pickup schedules
72 California cities have a full page: who collects, the pickup frequency, the holiday rule and bulk pickup, each from the city’s own pages. Below: California’s statewide recycling, bottle deposit and hazardous waste rules.
California cities
| Los Angeles | The city and contracted haulers (by area or service) | Not published | 5 days listed for 2026; 4 change pickup | On-call pickup | 3,869,089 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | City | weekly | 5 days listed for 2026; 5 change pickup | No curbside bulk pickup | 1,406,106 |
| San Jose | Garden City Sanitation | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | By appointment | 989,814 |
| San Francisco | Recology | weekly (city ordinance requires at least once per week) | 10 days listed for 2026; 2 change pickup | Scheduled pickup | 826,079 |
| Fresno | City | weekly (gray, blue and green carts all emptied on the same day) | 9 days listed for 2026; 3 change pickup | Scheduled pickup | 555,549 |
| Sacramento | City | weekly | 4 days listed for 2026; 0 change pickup | By appointment | 536,449 |
| Long Beach | City of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | Scheduled pickup | 450,469 |
| Oakland | Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | By appointment | 440,838 |
| Bakersfield | The city and contracted haulers (by area or service) | Not published | 5 days listed for 2026; 2 change pickup | On-call pickup | 422,165 |
| Anaheim | Republic Services | Not published | 4 days listed for 2026; 3 change pickup | On-call pickup | 341,008 |
| Stockton | Republic Services or WM | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | appointment (one free Clean Sweep pickup a year, booked February-October; paid bulk pickups otherwise) | 324,597 |
| Riverside | Athens Services | weekly | 13 days listed for 2026; 12 change pickup | On-call pickup | 323,057 |
| Irvine | WM | weekly | 6 days listed for 2026; 6 change pickup | On-call pickup | 318,764 |
| Santa Ana | Republic Services | Not published | 6 days listed for 2026; 6 change pickup | On-call pickup | 315,586 |
| Chula Vista | Republic Services | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 275,533 |
| Santa Clarita | Burrtec Waste Industries | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 228,430 |
| Fremont | Republic Services | weekly | 3 days listed for 2026; 2 change pickup | By appointment | 226,442 |
| San Bernardino | Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. | weekly (trash, recycling and organics carts all collected once a week on the same day, Monday-Friday) | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 222,044 |
| Fontana | Burrtec Waste Industries | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 221,223 |
| Modesto | Bertolotti Disposal Services or Gilton Solid Waste Management | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | By appointment | 219,652 |
| Moreno Valley | Waste Management of the Inland Empire | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 214,263 |
| Oxnard | City | Not published | 10 days listed for 2026; 8 change pickup | By appointment | 199,651 |
| Huntington Beach | Republic Services | weekly | 6 days listed for 2026; 6 change pickup | On-call pickup | 191,451 |
| Glendale | The city and contracted haulers (by area or service) | weekly | 11 days listed for 2026; 2 change pickup | Scheduled pickup | 187,160 |
| Ontario | City | weekly | 8 days listed for 2026; 8 change pickup | By appointment | 187,013 |
| Elk Grove | Republic Services | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | By appointment | 185,007 |
| Santa Rosa | Recology Sonoma Marin | weekly | 9 days listed for 2026; 4 change pickup | On-call pickup | 179,437 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | Burrtec Waste Industries | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 177,856 |
| Oceanside | WM | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 170,483 |
| Garden Grove | Republic Services | weekly (trash, recycling and organics carts all on the same day) | 6 days listed for 2026; 6 change pickup | On-call pickup | 170,455 |
| Lancaster | WM | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | Scheduled pickup | 170,084 |
| Roseville | City | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | No curbside bulk pickup; drop-off only | 167,302 |
| Palmdale | WM | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 161,845 |
| Corona | WM | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 161,734 |
| Salinas | Republic Services of Salinas | weekly | 3 days listed for 2026; 3 change pickup | On-call pickup | 159,134 |
| Hayward | Waste Management of Alameda County | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 157,113 |
| Sunnyvale | Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling | weekly | 3 days listed for 2026; 2 change pickup | On-call pickup | 156,577 |
| Pomona | Athens Services | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | Scheduled pickup | 147,807 |
| Escondido | Escondido Disposal, Inc. | weekly | 7 days listed for 2026; 5 change pickup | On-call pickup | 146,030 |
| Fullerton | Republic Services | Not published | 5 days listed for 2026; 5 change pickup | On-call pickup | 138,675 |
| Torrance | City | weekly | 10 days listed for 2026; 8 change pickup | On-call pickup | 138,391 |
| Orange | CR&R Environmental Services | Not published | Rule only (no dated list) | Scheduled pickup | 138,365 |
| Pasadena | The city and contracted haulers (by area or service) | Not published | 4 days listed for 2026; 4 change pickup | By appointment | 135,804 |
| Santa Clara | Mission Trail Waste Systems | weekly | 9 days listed for 2026; 2 change pickup | On-call pickup | 133,446 |
| Simi Valley | WM | weekly | 6 days listed for 2026; 6 change pickup | Scheduled pickup | 124,861 |
| Vallejo | Recology Vallejo | weekly | 9 days listed for 2026; 2 change pickup | On-call pickup | 123,287 |
| Concord | Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery | weekly | 8 days listed for 2026; 1 change pickup | On-call pickup | 123,261 |
| Fairfield | Republic Services | weekly | 1 days listed for 2026; 1 change pickup | On-call pickup | 122,489 |
| Thousand Oaks | Athens Services | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 122,230 |
| Berkeley | Ecology Center | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | Scheduled pickup | 121,911 |
| Antioch | Republic Services | Not published | 4 days listed for 2026; 1 change pickup | On-call pickup | 118,958 |
| Menifee | Waste Management | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 118,592 |
| Temecula | CR&R Inc. | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | scheduled (on-call, picked up on your regular collection day) | 114,865 |
| Richmond | Republic Services | weekly | 2 days listed for 2026; 2 change pickup | On-call pickup | 114,861 |
| Murrieta | WM | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | Scheduled pickup | 114,124 |
| Carlsbad | Republic Services | Not published | Rule only (no dated list) | on-call (schedule by phone) | 112,260 |
| Ventura | E.J. Harrison & Sons | weekly | 11 days listed for 2026; 5 change pickup | On-call pickup | 109,914 |
| Costa Mesa | CR&R Environmental Services | Not published | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 108,881 |
| Downey | Athens Services | Not published | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 108,468 |
| Jurupa Valley | Burrtec Waste Industries | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 107,311 |
| Rialto | Burrtec Waste Industries | Not published | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 106,554 |
| West Covina | Athens Services | Not published | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 105,301 |
| Chico | Waste Management | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | scheduled (on-call; book online in My WM 'Bulk Pickup' before your regular collection day) | 105,081 |
| El Monte | Valley Vista Services | weekly | 6 days listed for 2026; 5 change pickup | Scheduled pickup | 105,075 |
| Vacaville | Recology Vacaville Solano | weekly | 10 days listed for 2026; 1 change pickup | On-call pickup | 103,850 |
| San Mateo | Recology San Mateo County | weekly | 9 days listed for 2026; 1 change pickup | On-call pickup | 103,337 |
| Burbank | City | weekly (Monday–Friday routes); trash, recycling and organics all on the same day | 12 days listed for 2026; 0 change pickup | On-call pickup | 102,988 |
| Hesperia | Advance Disposal Company, Inc. | weekly (single-family: at least once per week; unlimited quantity in the issued carts) | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 102,605 |
| Tracy | Tracy Delta Solid Waste Management, Inc. | weekly | 3 days listed for 2026; 3 change pickup | Scheduled pickup | 101,901 |
| El Cajon | EDCO | weekly | 7 days listed for 2026; 5 change pickup | On-call pickup | 101,755 |
| Inglewood | Republic Services | Not published | 4 days listed for 2026; 4 change pickup | On-call pickup | 101,662 |
| Daly City | Republic Services | weekly | Rule only (no dated list) | On-call pickup | 101,261 |
California cities whose schedule is not yet published on this site
A city page goes live here only after the collector, the holiday rule and bulk pickup are confirmed on the city’s own pages. Until then, use the city’s official page for pickup days and holiday changes.
| Alameda | 76,876 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 79,820 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Apple Valley | 75,247 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Arcadia | 54,117 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Baldwin Park | 68,880 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Beaumont | 60,835 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Bellflower | 74,719 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Brentwood | 66,607 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Buena Park | 81,741 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Camarillo | 68,652 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Carson | 90,808 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Cathedral City | 52,375 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Chino | 96,957 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Chino Hills | 77,519 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Citrus Heights | 86,348 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Clovis | 129,347 | Schedule not yet published on this site (being verified) | cityofclovis.com |
| Colton | 53,383 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Compton | 90,500 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Cupertino | 58,333 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Davis | 66,110 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Delano | 52,334 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Diamond Bar | 51,884 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Dublin | 71,602 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Eastvale | 70,594 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Encinitas | 60,736 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Folsom | 91,983 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Fountain Valley | 55,508 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Gardena | 58,460 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Gilroy | 60,764 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Hanford | 62,229 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Hawthorne | 82,741 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Hemet | 93,649 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Highland | 57,614 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Huntington Park | 51,544 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Indio | 94,269 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| La Habra | 60,908 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| La Mesa | 59,914 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,107 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Lake Elsinore | 75,067 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Lake Forest | 86,333 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Lakewood | 78,010 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Lincoln | 57,367 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Livermore | 83,457 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Lodi | 69,100 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Lynwood | 63,512 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Madera | 69,017 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Manteca | 96,693 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Merced | 99,724 | Schedule not yet published on this site (being verified) | cityofmerced.gov |
| Milpitas | 78,596 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Mission Viejo | 90,484 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Montebello | 60,693 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Monterey Park | 57,457 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Mountain View | 85,438 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Napa | 76,562 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| National City | 57,807 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Newport Beach | 81,977 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Norwalk | 97,104 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Novato | 51,947 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Palm Desert | 53,259 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Palo Alto | 67,609 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Paramount | 50,755 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Perris | 83,237 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Petaluma | 59,688 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Pico Rivera | 58,915 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Pittsburg | 77,542 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Placentia | 54,911 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Pleasanton | 74,556 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Porterville | 63,088 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Rancho Cordova | 87,554 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Redding | 94,092 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Redlands | 74,128 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Redondo Beach | 67,281 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Redwood City | 82,178 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Rocklin | 76,821 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| San Clemente | 62,226 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| San Jacinto | 56,014 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| San Leandro | 85,353 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| San Luis Obispo | 50,636 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| San Marcos | 94,908 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| San Rafael | 59,410 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| San Ramon | 86,209 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Santa Barbara | 86,422 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Santa Cruz | 61,797 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Santa Maria | 111,390 | Schedule not yet published on this site (being verified) | cityofsantamaria.org |
| Santa Monica | 90,082 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Santee | 58,205 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| South Gate | 90,071 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| South San Francisco | 64,941 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Tulare | 73,907 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Turlock | 72,864 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Tustin | 77,843 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Union City | 65,282 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Upland | 79,446 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Victorville | 141,395 | Schedule not yet published on this site (being verified) | victorvilleca.gov |
| Visalia | 146,541 | Schedule not yet published on this site (being verified) | visalia.gov |
| Vista | 98,274 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Walnut Creek | 70,012 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Watsonville | 50,716 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| West Sacramento | 56,216 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Westminster | 88,966 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Whittier | 85,815 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Woodland | 62,513 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Yorba Linda | 65,632 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Yuba City | 69,485 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Yucaipa | 54,953 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
California recycling and disposal rules
| State agency | California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) |
|---|---|
| Bottle deposit | 5¢ CRV for beverage containers under 24 oz; 10¢ CRV for 24 oz or more; 25¢ CRV for wine/distilled spirits in bag-in-box, multi-layer pouch, paperback carton, plastic pouch. Covered: Glass, aluminum, plastic and bimetal beverage containers (most beverages other than milk, infant formula and medical food); wine and distilled spirits boxes/pouches/cartons. Redeem at about 1,200 certified recycling centers or participating retailers; may request per-container payment for up to 50 containers of each material type per transaction, or be paid by weight (daily limits 100 lb aluminum/plastic, 1,000 lb glass). CRV on containers placed in curbside bins is claimed by the collector (calrecycle.ca.gov, checked October 30, 2026) |
| Household hazardous waste | HHW is collected by local (city/county) programs; CalRecycle funds them via grants and requires annual reporting. Illegal to put HHW in the garbage, storm drains or on the ground. (calrecycle.ca.gov, checked October 30, 2026) |
| Material | What the state requires or offers | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Food scraps and organics | SB 1383 (2016): all jurisdictions must provide organic waste (food scraps and yard waste) collection to all residents and businesses; targets of 75% less organic waste landfilled and 20% of edible food recovered by 2025. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Batteries | All batteries (single-use, rechargeable, button cell, lead-acid) are banned from the trash, recycling and organics bins; take to HHW or battery collection sites. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Batteries | Battery stewardship (AB 2440, Responsible Battery Recycling Program): producers of covered batteries must fund a collection/recycling stewardship program overseen by CalRecycle. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Fluorescent lamps (mercury) | Fluorescent lamps/tubes, metal halide and sodium vapor lamps are banned from the trash; LED lights should not go in the trash either. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Mercury thermostats | Mercury-added thermostats, thermometers and other mercury devices are household hazardous waste banned from the trash. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Electronics disposal ban | Electronic devices (TVs, monitors, laptops, computers, printers, phones, microwaves, etc.) must not be thrown in the trash. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Electronics recycling program | Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) Recycling Program funded by a recycling fee charged at sale since 2005; SB 1215 added covered battery-embedded products on Jan 1, 2026. Use the eRecycle directory to find collectors. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Mattress recycling | Mattress Stewardship Program run by the Mattress Recycling Council (Bye Bye Mattress), overseen by CalRecycle; free drop-off at participating sites. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Mattress recycling | Retailers delivering a new mattress must offer to take back the old one at no additional cost (within 30 days). | byebyemattress.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Carpet recycling | Carpet Stewardship Program run by Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE); public drop-off sites via CARE locator. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Paint take-back (PaintCare) | Paint Stewardship Program run by PaintCare (since October 2012); free drop-off of architectural paint at retail and other sites. Aerosol coatings to be added by Jan 1, 2028. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Medicine take-back | Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship (SB 212): free drug drop-off sites and mail-back via medtakebackcalifornia.org, run by MED-Project. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Sharps | Free sharps containers with mail-back materials for home-generated sharps through the stewardship program (sharpstakebackcalifornia.org). | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Used motor oil | Used Oil Recycling Program: take used oil to a certified collection center (may limit to 5 gallons/day), curbside oil collection where offered, or a service station that recycles. Motor oil and filters are banned from the trash. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Scrap tires | Tires are banned from the trash; CalRecycle regulates waste tire haulers and facilities under the California Tire Recycling Act. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Landfill bans | Household hazardous waste (paints, solvents, antifreeze, pesticides, propane cylinders, treated wood, nonempty aerosol cans, etc.) is illegal to put in the garbage. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Packaging producer responsibility | SB 54 (2022) Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act: EPR for packaging and single-use plastic food service ware; Circular Action Alliance is the producer responsibility organization. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Landfill bans | Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707): statewide stewardship program for discarded textiles and apparel overseen by CalRecycle. | calrecycle.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
- PaintCare California program began October 2012; CalRecycle approved a PaintCare fee increase effective May 1, 2027.
- Battery Network (Call2Recycle) also lists CA AB 2440 battery stewardship and SB 1215 battery-embedded product fee.
- Drug Takeback Solutions Foundation terminated its CA drug/sharps plans June 30, 2026; MED-Project continues.
State facts checked October 30, 2026 against the state’s own pages. Local rules come first: your city page lists the drop-off sites and hazardous waste days that apply to you.
Household hazardous waste sites in California cities on this site
Paint, chemicals, batteries and other hazardous household items do not go in the trash. These are the sites the cities above publish; residency rules and fees are on each city page.
| Los Angeles | S.A.F.E. Centers (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics) | 2649 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles 90021; 10241 N Balboa Bl, Northridge 91325; 7660 W Imperial Hwy Gate B, Playa del Rey 90293 (Hyperion); 1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro 90731; 11025 Randall St, Sun Valley 91352; 550 Charles E. Young Dr. West, Los Angeles 90025 (UCLA); 4600 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles 90039 (LA-Glendale; article says it 'will reopen on July 25, 2026', Saturdays only) | Article text: usually Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; West LA (UCLA) Fridays, Saturdays and first Sunday of the month 9-3. CONFLICT: the article's per-site hour blocks show Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM only for Washington Blvd, Northridge, Hyperion, Gaffey St and Randall St, and Thursday-Friday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM for UCLA; LA-Glendale Saturdays only 9-3. | myla311.lacity.gov · October 30, 2026 |
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| San Diego | Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility | Miramar Landfill Entrance, 5161 Convoy St., San Diego, CA 92111 | By appointment, Wed and Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m., except holidays (closed Nov 28 and Dec 26, 2026, Jan 2, 2027) | sandiego.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| San Jose | Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program (appointment drop-off) | Not published by the city | by appointment (HHW.org, (408) 299-7300) | greenwaste.com · October 30, 2026 |
| San Francisco | Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility | 501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134 | Thu-Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and the Friday after, Dec 25 and Dec 26 | recology.com · October 30, 2026 |
| San Francisco | Free household hazardous waste home pickup | at home (email [email protected]) | Wed-Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | recology.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Fresno | Environmental Compliance Center (ECC) | 1327 West Dan Ronquillo Drive, Fresno, CA 93706 | Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (except holidays) | cleanupfresnocounty.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Sacramento | City HHW Drop-Off at SRTS | 8491 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95826 | Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | cityofsacramento.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Sacramento | North Area Recovery Station (County of Sacramento) | 4450 Roseville Rd, North Highlands, CA 95660 | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day | wmr.saccounty.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Long Beach | Los Angeles County EDCO Recycling & Transfer Environmental Collection Center | 2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755 | open on scheduled event days only; upcoming dates published by the city: Nov 14, 2026; Dec 12, 2026; Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 8, Jun 12, Jun 26, 2027 (schedule changed from July 2026) | longbeach.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Long Beach | Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center | 1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA 90731 | Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | longbeach.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Oakland | Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility - Oakland | 2100 East 7th Street, Oakland, CA | Wed-Fri 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sun-Tue and major holidays | stopwaste.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Anaheim | Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling) | 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 | Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed major holidays (incl. Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Stockton | San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility | 7850 R.A. Bridgeford Street, Stockton, CA 95206 | Thursday-Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day | sanjoaquin.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Riverside | Riverside County Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 1780 Agua Mansa Rd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 | Non-holiday Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Irvine | Irvine Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling) | 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 (adjacent to the City of Irvine O.S.F.) | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on rainy days and holidays | cityofirvine.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Santa Ana | Anaheim HHW Collection Center | 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and in rainy weather) | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Santa Ana | Huntington Beach HHW Collection Center | 17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and in rainy weather) | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Santa Ana | Irvine HHW Collection Center | 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and in rainy weather) | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Santa Ana | San Juan Capistrano HHW Collection Center | 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and in rainy weather) | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Chula Vista | Chula Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility | 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA | Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., no appointment; closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and Independence Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day if on a Wednesday or Saturday | republicservices.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Santa Clarita | S.A.F.E. Collection Centers (Sun Valley, 11025 Randall St; Northridge, 10241 N. Balboa Blvd), plus LA County HHW/E-Waste collection events | 11025 Randall Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352; 10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91325 | Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (call 1-800-988-6942 to verify) | greensantaclarita.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Fremont | Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 41149 Boyce Road, Fremont, CA 94538 | Wed-Fri 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Sun-Tue; 2026 holiday closures July 4, Nov 26, Dec 25 | stopwaste.org · October 30, 2026 |
| San Bernardino | San Bernardino County HHW Collection Center (S.B. International Airport) | 2824 East W Street, Bldg. 302, San Bernardino, CA 92408 | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed on county holidays (call 909-382-5401 or 1-800-645-9228 to verify) | sanbernardino.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Fontana | Fontana Household Hazardous Waste facility | 16454 Orange Way, Fontana, CA 92335 | Saturdays only, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, excluding major holiday weekends | fontanaca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Modesto | Stanislaus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 1710 Morgan Rd., Modesto, CA 95358 | Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (except holidays) | modestogov.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Moreno Valley | Moreno Valley ABOP and PaintCare Facility (at Badlands Landfill) | 31125 Ironwood Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 | Monday-Saturday 6:00 am-4:30 pm; closed holidays | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Moreno Valley | Agua Mansa Permanent HHW Facility | 1780 Agua Mansa Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 | Non-holiday Saturdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Oxnard | Del Norte Buy-Back Center (HHW, CRV, used oil) | 111 S Del Norte Blvd, Oxnard, CA | Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; no appointment | oxnard.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Oxnard | Clean Harbors (City-contracted HHW, by appointment) | given when booking (designated location) | by appointment only; no walk-ins | oxnard.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center | 17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov. 26, 2026) and rainy weather | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Glendale | City of Glendale Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Environmental Management Center, Glendale Fire Department) | 780 Flower St., Glendale, CA 91201 | Wednesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; second Saturday of each month 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | glendalerecycles.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Ontario | City of Ontario Household Hazardous Waste Facility (with free reuse center; e-waste and sharps accepted) | 1430 S. Cucamonga Avenue, Ontario, CA | Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | ontarioca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Elk Grove | Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center (SWCC) | 9255 Disposal Lane, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | Saturday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | republicservices.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa | Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Central Disposal Site, Bldg. 5) | 500 Mecham Rd., Petaluma, CA | Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; closed December 20, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | zerowastesonoma.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | City of Rancho Cucamonga Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 8794 Lion Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 | Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., except holiday weekends; holiday closures Sept 5, 2026, Nov 28, 2026, Dec 26, 2026 and Jan 2, 2027 (an unscheduled weather closure on Oct 17, 2026 has passed; reopened Oct 24) | cityofrc.us · October 30, 2026 |
| Oceanside | WM household hazardous waste drop-off (by appointment) | Not published by the city | every other Saturday, by appointment only (call 760-439-2824) | wm.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Oceanside | WM free household hazardous waste home collection for seniors and disabled residents | at the residence | once a month, by advance reservation, first-come-first-served (call (800) 449-7587) | wm.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Garden Grove | Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center | 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; closed rainy days, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day | ggcity.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Garden Grove | Huntington Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center | 17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; closed rainy days, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day | ggcity.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Garden Grove | Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center | 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; closed rainy days, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day | ggcity.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Garden Grove | San Juan Capistrano Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center | 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; closed rainy days and major holidays | ggcity.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Lancaster | Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC) | 1200 W. City Ranch Rd., Palmdale, CA 93551 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (2026 closures: July 4 and September 5, 2026) | cleanla.lacounty.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Roseville | WPWMA Household Hazardous Waste drop-off | 3195 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA 95648 | Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day | wpwma.ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Palmdale | Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC) | 1200 W. City Ranch Road, Palmdale, CA | 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | cityofpalmdaleca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Corona | Agua Mansa Permanent HHW Facility | 1780 Agua Mansa Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 | non-holiday Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | rcwaste.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Corona | Lake Elsinore City Maintenance Facility (HHW) | 512 North Langstaff Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 | first Saturday of each month except January and holiday weekends; Oct-May 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June-Sept 7 a.m.-noon | rcwaste.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Corona | Moreno Valley ABOP and PaintCare Facility at Badlands Landfill (antifreeze, batteries, oil/filters, paint) | 31125 Ironwood Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 | Mon-Sat 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed per county holiday schedule | rcwaste.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Corona | Sharps kiosks: Corona City Hall (400 S. Vicentia Ave) and Corona Public Library (650 S. Main St) | 400 S. Vicentia Avenue / 650 S. Main Street, Corona | City Hall Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Library Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 1-5 | coronaca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Salinas | Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility | 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907; (831) 424-5520 | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday and New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day | svswa.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Hayward | Hayward Household Hazardous Waste Facility (StopWaste) | 2091 West Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545 | Thu-Fri 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; no appointment; questions 800.606.6606 | hayward-ca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Sunnyvale | Santa Clara County HHW drop-off events in Sunnyvale | see HHW.org (location given at appointment) | 2026 Sunnyvale events: Jan 31, Apr 18, Jul 11, Oct 17 (all past); appointments required | sswr.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Pomona | Los Angeles County HHW/e-waste one-day collection events (various locations) and permanent centers | various; schedule at cleanla.lacounty.gov | most events Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m., no appointment | cleanla.lacounty.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Escondido | Escondido Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 1044 W. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 | appointment only, two Saturdays a month (City page: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for City residents); remaining 2026 dates Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 19; book online or (760) 745-3203 Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | escondido.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Escondido | Vista and Poway HHW facilities (alternatives) | Not published by the city | Saturdays, no appointment | escondido.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Fullerton | Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center | 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (closed major holidays incl. Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026, and in rainy weather) | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Torrance | S.A.F.E. Collection Center (LA County) | 1400 North Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731 | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., except holidays and rainy days | torranceca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Torrance | EDCO Recycling and Transfer Center (HHW drop-off and reuse center) | 2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90807 | 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | torranceca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Torrance | LA County Public Works one-day HHW/e-waste events (CleanLA) | various; schedule at cleanla.lacounty.gov or 888-CLEANLA | usually Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | torranceca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Orange | Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling) | 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Orange | Huntington Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling) | 17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Orange | Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling) | 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Orange | San Juan Capistrano Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling) | 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Pasadena | S.A.F.E. Collection Centers (City of Los Angeles; open to LA County residents) and LA County Sanitation Districts one-day HHW/e-waste events | Not published by the city | Not published by the city | cityofpasadena.net · October 30, 2026 |
| Santa Clara | County of Santa Clara Household Hazardous Waste Program | Not published by the city | by appointment (408-299-7300, hhw.org); periodic free drop-off events in Santa Clara | missiontrail.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Simi Valley | WM At Your Door Special Collection (curbside HHW pickup by appointment) | Not published by the city | phone Monday-Friday | wm.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Vallejo | Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility | 889A Devlin Road, American Canyon, CA | Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm | cityofvallejo.net · October 30, 2026 |
| Concord | Central San Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility | 4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553 | Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (holiday closures on Central San site); may close for wildfire-smoke air quality | centralsan.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Fairfield | Republic Services Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facility | Not published by the city | 9 am-12 noon: 2nd and 4th Saturday Jan-Oct, 1st and 3rd Saturday Nov-Dec, and Thursdays Jan 29, Apr 30, Jul 30, Oct 29 (2026); by appointment only | republicservices.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Thousand Oaks | Thousand Oaks Household Hazardous Waste Facility (and Material Reuse Store) | 2010 Conejo Center Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320 | Fridays & Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., appointment required (online via Clean Harbors form or (800) 356-8570, Mon-Fri 8-5; online registration closes 5 p.m. the day before). Remaining 2026 holiday closures: Nov 13-14 (Veterans Day weekend), Nov 27-28 (Thanksgiving weekend), Dec 25-26 (Christmas weekend), Jan 1-2, 2027 (New Year's weekend). | toaks.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Berkeley | Alameda County HHW facility - Oakland (nearest of four county facilities) | 2100 East 7th Street, Oakland | Wed–Fri: 9 AM–2:30 PM; Sat: 9 AM–4 PM | stopwaste.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Antioch | Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility | 2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy, Pittsburg, CA 94565 (for mapping apps: 2550 Arcy Ln, Antioch); 925.756.1990 | Thursday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday after, Dec 23, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and all days between Christmas and New Year's | deltadiablo.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Menifee | Lake Elsinore Permanent HHW Collection Facility | 512 North Langstaff Street, Lake Elsinore, 92530 | Selected Saturdays: Oct-May 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jun-Sep 7 a.m.-12 p.m.; remaining 2026 dates 11/07/26 and 12/05/26 | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Menifee | Lamb Canyon Permanent HHW Collection Facility | 16411 Lamb Canyon Road, Beaumont, 92223 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on scheduled Saturdays; remaining 2026 dates 11/21/26 and 12/19/26 | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Temecula | Murrieta ABOP and PaintCare Facility (County Road Yard) | 25315 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562 | Non-holiday Saturdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Temecula | Lake Elsinore Permanent HHW Facility | 512 North Langstaff Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 | First Saturday each month (not January or holiday weekends); Oct-May 9am-2pm, Jun-Sep 7am-noon | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Richmond | West Contra Costa Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 | Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 12-12:30 p.m.) | republicservices.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Murrieta | Murrieta ABOP and PaintCare Facility (County Road Yard) | 25315 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562 | Non-holiday Saturdays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Murrieta | Lake Elsinore Permanent HHW Facility | 512 North Langstaff Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 | First Saturday of each month except January and holiday weekends; October-May 9:00am-2:00pm, June-September 7:00am-Noon | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Carlsbad | HHW Collection Facility in Vista | 1145 E. Taylor St., Vista, CA | Saturdays only, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | republicservices.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Carlsbad | HHW at-home pickup (appointment) | Not published by the city | by appointment, call 800.714.1195 | republicservices.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Ventura | City of Ventura HHW collection at Gold Coast Recycling (monthly, by appointment) | 5275 Colt St., Ventura | third Saturday of the month except December; appointments required (805-652-4525) | ejharrison.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Ventura | Ventura County Pollution Prevention Center HHW Collection Program | 5777 N. Ventura Ave. | Not published by the city | ejharrison.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Costa Mesa | OC Waste & Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano) | Huntington Beach Collection Center, 17121 Nichols Lane, 92647, Gate 6 (nearest); also 1071 N. Blue Gum St., Anaheim; 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine; 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; closed major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov. 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan. 1, 2027) and in rainy weather; 714-834-4000 | oclandfills.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Downey | Los Angeles County / Sanitation Districts HHW & e-waste collection events (mobile, various locations) | varies; see cleanla.lacounty.gov | most events Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; no appointment | cleanla.lacounty.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Downey | EDCO Recycling & Transfer Center (LA County permanent HHW/e-waste center) | 2755 California Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m., open on select Saturdays | cleanla.lacounty.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Jurupa Valley | Agua Mansa Permanent HHW Facility | 1780 Agua Mansa Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 | non-holiday Saturdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | rcwaste.rivco.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Rialto | Rialto Household Hazardous Waste Site | 246 S. Willow Avenue (south driveway, behind City Maintenance Office), Rialto, CA 92376 | Two Fridays and Saturdays a month, 8 a.m.-noon; remaining 2026 dates: Nov 6, 7, 20, 21; Dec 4, 5, 18, 19 | rialtoca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| West Covina | Los Angeles County / Sanitation Districts HHW & e-waste collection events and permanent centers | Rotating Saturday events (schedule at cleanla.lacounty.gov/events); permanent: AVECC 1200 W. City Ranch Rd, Palmdale; EDCO 2755 California Ave, Signal Hill; City of LA S.A.F.E. centers | Events mostly Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; AVECC 1st & 3rd Saturdays 9-3; EDCO select Saturdays 9-2 | cleanla.lacounty.gov · November 1, 2026 |
| El Monte | City of El Monte Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Collection Facility (Public Works Yard) | 3990 Arden Drive, El Monte, CA 91731 (use rear entrance) | Only during scheduled Clean Up events (dates not published on the page); questions (626) 580-2250 | elmonteca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| El Monte | LA County CLEAN LA household hazardous waste program (free disposal) | Not published by the city | Not published by the city | elmonteca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Vacaville | Vacaville Household Hazardous Waste Facility (at Recology Vacaville Solano Recycling Facility) | 855 1/2 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA 95687 | Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; no appointment | recology.com · October 30, 2026 |
| San Mateo | San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste Program drop-off facility | Not published by the city | by appointment only (book online or 650-372-6200); no walk-ins | smchealth.org · October 30, 2026 |
| Burbank | Burbank Recycle Center Drop Zone (limited HHW/e-waste) | 500 South Flower Street, Burbank, CA 91502 | Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM (Recycle Center page lists Drop Zone 8–12 and 1–5; antifreeze not accepted 12–1); closed City of Burbank holidays | burbankca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Burbank | East Valley Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center | 11025 Randall Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352 | Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM; closed City of LA holidays | burbankca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Hesperia | Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility | 17443 Lemon Street, Hesperia, CA 92345 | Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Holiday closures: Nov 26, Nov 28, Dec 24, Dec 26, Dec 31, Jan 2. Max 15 gallons or 125 lb per trip, containers 5 gallons or smaller. E-waste and sharps accepted; no business waste. | hesperiaca.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Tracy | San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility | 7850 R.A. Bridgeford Street, Stockton, CA 95206 | Thursday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; closed Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Max 15 gallons or 125 lb per trip. | sjgov.org · October 30, 2026 |
| El Cajon | EDCO HHW drop-off (El Cajon residents) | 950 O'Connor St., El Cajon, CA | Saturdays, by appointment only (book online, [email protected] or (619) 287-5696 ext. 4270) | city-of-el-cajon.edcodisposal.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Inglewood | Household hazardous waste door-side pickup (Republic Services) | at your home (appointment) | by appointment | republicservices.com · October 30, 2026 |
| Inglewood | Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center (City of Los Angeles; open to all LA County residents) | 7660 West Imperial Highway, Gate B, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 | Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | cleanla.lacounty.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Inglewood | LA County / Sanitation Districts one-day HHW & e-waste events | varies (cleanla.lacounty.gov/events) | most events Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | cleanla.lacounty.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Daly City | San Mateo County HHW Program drop-off (San Mateo facility + Saturday events in other cities) | Given only in the appointment confirmation (the County does not publish it) | San Mateo facility Thursdays, Fridays and most Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., by appointment (online or 650-372-6200) | smchealth.org · October 30, 2026 |