Household Hazardous Waste

It is illegal to place household hazardous waste (HHW) such as pesticides, poll chemicals, fluorescent lamps, medications, paints, and treated wood in any recycle, compost, or landfill bin/cart. Safely dispose these items for free at an Alameda County Drop-off Facility or County-sponsored events throughout the year. 

HHW Facilities


There are two HHW facilities in Southern Alameda County (in the cities of Fremont and Hayward). To find other HHW drop-off facility locations or events and for more information about the program, call the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program at (800) 606-6606 or visit www.StopWaste.org/HHW.  
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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.