Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any hazardous waste generated from owning or maintaining a residence. It includes paints, solvents, varnishes, acids, flammables, acrylics, and resins. The most safest and most convenient way for Union City residents to properly dispose of HHW is to take them to a certified HHW drop-off facility.

HHW Facilities


There are two HHW facilities in Southern Alameda County (in the cities of Fremont and Hayward). For more information on HHW, you can also visit the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste website.

Fremont Drop-Off Facility


41149 Boyce Road
Fremont, CA

Phone: (800) 606-6606

Hours
Wednesday–Friday
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Saturday
9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Hayward Drop-Off Facility


2091 West Winton Avenue
Hayward, CA

Phone: (800) 606-6606

Hours
Friday
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Saturday
9 a.m.–4 p.m.

What HHW Materials Are Accepted for Drop-Off? 

Paint Adhesives Auto Garden Miscellaneous
Additives Caulk
 Additives
 Ant Traps
 Acids / Caustics
Latex Paint
 Cement
 Antifreeze
 Fertilizers
 Bleach / Cleaners
Oil Paint
 Epoxy Batteries Gopher Bait
 Fluorescent Bulbs
Shellac Mortar Fuel Herbicides Household Batteries
Solvents Putty Motor Oil
 Pesticides Photo Chemicals
Stain Stucco Oil Filters
 Rat Poison
 Pool Chemicals
Thinners
 Wood Glue
 Waxes Sprays Propane

What Materials are Prohibited for Drop-Off? 

Asbestos, explosives, railroad ties, radioactive materials, medical waste, most compressed gasses, computer monitors, CRTs and TVs, computers, radios, stereos, and electronic equipment will not be accepted. 

For information on the proper disposal of these materials, contact the Alameda County Recycling Hotline toll-free at 877-STOPWASTE or visit www.stopwaste.org.