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 Do I Dispose of Mercury Containing Products?
If you have mercury containing products like fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and thermostats, please take them to a household hazardous waste drop-off center. Improperly disposed mercury can eventually enter the atmosphere or the environment and contaminate our water and fish. For more information on mercury, please visit the Be Mercury Free website.
How Do I Properly Dispose of Pesticides?
Since pesticides contain toxic chemicals, it is important to take them to a household hazardous waste drop-off center. Check out our pesticides page for more information, including eco-friendly alternatives.
How Do 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-off site, click here.
Please visit the Sacramento County Waste Management and Recycling Website
for more information or call (916) 875-5555.
(916) 875-5555