Proper Disposal Methods
Household Hazardous Waste: What to Know
Toxic Materials
Toxic materials must be disposed of at a Household Hazardous Waste Facility. These facilities accept the following materials:
| Acids | Aerosol cans |
| Antifreeze | Automotive products |
| Brake/transmission fluid | Car batteries (lead acid/car, 6 volt or more, max of 2) |
| Electronic waste (computer monitors and televisions | Florescent lamps/tubes |
| Gasoline and other flammables | Herbicides |
| Household batteries | Household cleaners |
| Mercury thermometers | Most products labeled DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING, FLAMMABLE or POISON |
| Paint thinners | Paints: oil-based or latex |
| Pesticides | Poisons |
| Pool chemicals | Propane cylinders |
| Sharps (needles,lancets) | Solvents |
| Used Motor Oil | Used Oil Filters |
Please note that accepted materials may change depending on the jurisdiction. Check with your local agencies for updates.
Where can I drop off my hazardous material?
There are four household hazardous waste drop-off centers within Sacramento:
- North Area Recovery Station’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility- 4450 Roseville Road North Highlands, CA 95660
Phone: (916) 875-5555 - Kiefer Landfill’s Special Waste Facility- 12701 Kiefer Boulevard and Grant Line Road Sloughhouse, CA 95683
Phone: (916) 875-5555 - Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station- 8491 Fruitridge Rd. Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (916) 379-0500 - Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center- 9255 Disposal Lane Elk Grove, California 95624
Phone: (916) 627-3232
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Centers
For more information, visit Sacramento county’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Centers page.
How Can I Recycle Leftover Paint?
PaintCare offers drop-off sites throughout California where the public can take unwanted paint for recycling. These sites are available to households, businesses, government agencies, and others with leftover paint. To find a paint drop-site location, click here.
Other Disposal Methods
Please visit the Sacramento County Waste Management and Recycling Website
for more information or call (916) 875-5555.
(916) 875-5555