What is Hazardous Waste?

Hazardous Waste is any waste that may ignite, explode, are corrosive, or are toxic to living organisms and to the environment.

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• Learn the Basics of Hazardous Waste
• For more information on proper hazardous waste disposal, contact a permitted disposal facility or Monterey County Hazardous Materials Services at (831) 755-4511.
• Is your business a Hazardous Waste Generator?
  • Visit 
    • Monterey County Hazardous Waste Services
    • United States Environmental Protection Agency
• For more information on Household Hazardous Waste (Residential),
  • Visit
    • United States Environmental Protection Agency
    • Monterey County Hazardous Waste Services
    • Monterey Regional Waste Management District
    • Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority
  • Where to Divert My Household Hazardous Waste?