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Published on February 21, 2017. Last modified on November 12, 2024

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What is a HHW (Household hazardous waste)?

Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides can contain hazardous ingredients and require special care when you dispose of them. Often they are leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic.

NEVER dispose of hazardous waste in the trash, sink or a storm drain. NEVER mix chemicals.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Locations: Residential customers can drop off household hazardous waste at no cost, please bring items in secure containers. Commercial businesses, please call ahead to schedule an appointment. Disposal charges may apply.

Salinas Valley Recycles serves the cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Soledad, and the eastern half of the unincorporated county.

ReGen Monterey serves the cities of the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Seaside, and the western half of the unincorporated county.

Salinas Valley Recycles
Sun Street HHW Facility
1104 Madison Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
Phone: (831) 424-5520
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm
No business service on Mondays, only residential
Visit their website

ReGen Monterey
14201 Del Monte Blvd
Marina, CA 93933
Phone: (831) 264-6386
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Visit their website

 

Some examples of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

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  • Aerosols (FULL Spray Cans)
  • Antifreeze (and other Auto Products)
  • Auto Batteries
  • Batteries (Household)
  • Cleaners (Bleach, Drain Openers, Toilet Cleaners)
  • Cooking Oil/Grease
  • Electronic Waste (TV’s, Computers, Cell Phones, etc.)
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Tubes
  • Paint (Latex)
  • Paint (Oil-based)
  • Pesticides & Fertilizers and other Garden Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Sharps (Needles or Syringes)
  • Thermometers, Thermostats & Other Mercury Containing Items
  • Thinners & Solvents
  • Used Motor Oil & Filters

 

Home-generated sharps and expired or unused pharmaceuticals:

sharps3Please visit our Solid Waste Services homepage to find out information on how to best dispose of your medications and sharps!