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Household Hazardous Waste Program Palo Alto

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Palo Alto, CA 94306

37.4177563, -122.1235054

Hours
HOTLINE: Mon-Fri: 9am-4:30pm | DROP-OFF HOURS: Every Sat: 9am-11am, First Friday of Each Month: 3pm-5pm
Notes

Palo Alto residents only and must provide ID. Accepts a wide variety of household hazardous waste. Hazardous waste drop-off is available every Saturday and the first Friday of each month. Does not accept: Large gas cylinders, Radioactive wastes, Infectious wastes (body tissues or fluids), E-waste, Explosive wastes (gun powder, marine flares, fireworks, or ammunition), or Controlled substances.There is a CA transportation limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste per vehicle. Residents that do not follow the State Law will be turned away.More information:Appointment Line (Residents): (650) 496-5904Appointment Line (Businesses): (800) 433-5060Physical Limitations Program: (650) 496-6980Zero Waste Palo Alto: (650) 496-5910

Drop-off Residential
Cities Served
Palo Alto
Santa Clara County Cities Served
Palo Alto

The exclamation point icon represents materials which are classified as hazardous waste. These materials must not be placed in trash or recycling bins, and can be handled properly by hazardous material collection programs and providers listed on this site.

Materials Accepted
  • antifreeze
    Antifreeze
  • asbestos
    Asbestos
  • car battery
    Automotive or Boat Batteries
  • compact florescent bulb
    CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • compressed gas cylinders
    Compressed Gas Cylinders
  • electric bicycle battery
    Electric Vehicle and Bicycle Batteries
  • fire extinguishers
    Fire Extinguishers
  • fluorescent tubes
    Fluorescent Tube Light Bulbs
  • gasoline
    Fuel / Gasoline
  • hazardous materials
    Hazardous Waste
  • household batteries
    Household Batteries
  • household cleaners
    Household Cleaners
  • industrial batteries
    Industrial Batteries
  • stain on wood
    Lacquers / Stains / Varnishes
  • lead paint chips
    Lead Paint Chips
  • lead paint chips
    Lead-Painted Materials
  • marine flares
    Marine Flares
  • mercury switch
    Mercury Switch
  • mercury thermometer
    Mercury Thermometers
  • mercury thermostat
    Mercury Thermostats
  • mercury
    Mercury-Containing Items
  • motor oil
    Motor Oil / Used Motor Oil
  • oil filter
    Oil Filters
  • oxygen cylinder
    Oxygen Cylinders
  • paint
    Paint
  • Pesticide
    Pesticides / Herbicides
  • propane single use
    Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Empty Single-use
  • propane tank single use
    Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Refillable
  • propane tank
    Propane Cylinders - 20 Pound
  • road flares
    Road Flares
  • Home power storage
    Solar Power Storage Batteries
  • xray film
    X-Ray Film