Household Hazardous Waste Program Info
Household Hazardous Waste Has Its Place... And it's not inside any ACI collection bin.
Hazardous waste can't be thrown out with the garbage, recycling or organics. Before tossing it out, check the label. If it's marked Danger, Warning, Poisonous, Toxic, or Flammable, it's hazardous and requires special handling.
Please take hazardous items to one of the County's free drop-off facilities. Visit www.household-hazwaste.org for information.
The County accepts the following:
- Pesticides
- Automotive batteries and fluids
- Fertilizers
- Pool chemicals
- Photo chemicals
- Paint/varnish
- Toxic cleaning products
- Mercury-containing items (thermometers & fluorescent lamps for example)
- Medications
- Sharps/Needles (must be properly contained)
ACI does offer curbside collection of used motor oil and filters. Please review the handling instructions below:
- Motor oil: Used motor oil and oil filters are collected on your day of service. Set jugs and filters next to the carts, NOT INSIDE. Free jugs and oil filter bags may be requested from ACI or you may use your own 1-gallon, screw top container. Be sure the top can be securely closed. Limit of 2 jugs of oil per pickup. No other automotive liquids. Do not mix oil with other fluids. Limit of 2 jugs of oil per pickup. Oil filters must be contained in clear zipper-lock bags.
- Household batteries, latex paint, and fluorescent lamps may be dropped off at the local ACI office. Refer to our contact page for location and hours.
How do I dispose of e-waste?
Electronics need special handling. You can properly dispose of a limited amount of e-waste through the
Clean Up Program. You may
also wish to visit California Department of
Resources Recycling (CalRecycle) for a list of certified e-waste collectors. For additional alternatives, visit these websites:
