Household Hazardous Waste

The Issue

Household hazardous waste materials – things like paint, pesticides, automotive fluids, cleaners, and propane tanks – can accumulate in your garage or yard shed. These items can be corrosive, flammable or toxic and be hazardous to you, your family, and the environment.

What You Can Do

You can properly dispose of all household hazardous waste materials for FREE at your local Household Hazardous Waste facility. Visit the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program or call to schedule a FREE drop-off appointment. And, remember to never pour leftover materials down the sink, toilet, or storm drain.

Resources

Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program
For donation ideas and locations visit www.sjrecycles.org/residents/donations.asp
Visit San Mateo County’s RecycleWorks Reuse Center for a directory of resources
If you want to get rid of leftover or reusable building materials, consult our Deconstruction Recovery and Reuse Listings
You can find more ideas at the Center for the Development of Recycling (CDR)

Pollution Prevention
for Residents

Trash

	Last Modified Date: 9/18/2009

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