Solid Waste

Household Hazardous Waste

Curb Your Crude

Refuse Transfer Stations

WANTED: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

Disposal Locations:

North Area
4450 Roseville Road
South Area
8491 Fruitridge Road
Noth Area disposal location South Area disposal location

Without knowing it, everyone purchases household products that have the potential to be dangerous. These common products include paints, household cleaners, garden products, detergents, pet care products and other such materials.

North Area: Sacramento County North Area Recovery Station, located at 4450 Roseville Road. Call (916) 875-5555 for hours and other information. For more information visit their web site at http://www.sacgreenteam.com/hazardous/residents.htm

South Area: Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station, located at 8491 Fruitridge Road. Hours of operation are:

  • Tuesday - Thursday, from 8:00 AM -5:00 PM. Residents can only bring antifreeze, batteries, motor oil, filters, fluorescent lights and latex paint.
  • Friday - Saturday, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Residents can bring all hazardous materials.

This facility is closed on Sunday, Monday and all major holidays.

There is a charge for the following services:

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) is recycled at the Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station for a fee. Check the Electronic Waste page for information about free collection and drop off options.
 
CRT Free
Small Electronics - Cell Phones, Printers (non-industrial), Stereos $5.00 each
Large Electronics - Microwaves, Industrial Printers $10.00 each

The following charges to residents bringing HHW on Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, and Paint days are:

With ABOP items $10.00 per visit
Without ABOP items $15.00 per visit

Gross Offender (residents transporting more than 125 pounds or 15 gallons of hazardous materials) $25.00 minimum per visit

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

  • Acids
  • Antifreeze
  • Bio-Sharps (needles)
  • Brake/Transmission Fluid
  • Car Batteries (lead acid/car, 6 volt or more, Max. 2)
  • Electronic Waste (Televisions and Computer Monitors).
  • Floor and Furniture Cleaners
  • Fluorescent Lights
  • Gasoline and Other Flammables
  • Herbicides
  • Household Cleaners
  • Mercury Thermometers
  • Most products labeled DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING, FLAMMABLE, or POISON
  • Oil Filters
  • Other Automotive Products
  • Paint: Oil-Based or Latex
  • Paint Thinners
  • Pesticides
  • Poisons
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Propane Cylinders
  • Small Aerosol Cans
  • Small Household Batteries (no maximum)
  • Solvents
  • Used Motor Oil

Containers must be leak proof and accurately labeled. State law prohibits transporting more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous material. Businesses wanting more information on how to dispose of hazardous waste call, (916) 379-0500.

MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

  • Asbestos
  • Compressed industrial gas cylinders
  • Contractor or business waste
  • Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Infectious waste
  • Medical waste
  • PCBs
  • Radioactive materials

For more information Call (916)-808-5454