Household Hazardous Waste does not belong at home – find a drop-off event near you.
Spring is here and it’s time to clear out old products that are potential hazards to your family and home. The 2024 household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off events schedule features weekly events in San Mateo and periodic events in Redwood City, Daly City, Menlo Park, South San Francisco, and Pacifica. All who live in San Mateo County are encouraged to participate! Make a free appointment at an event near you. Pedir una cita en la ciudad más cercana suya.
Interested in reducing the use of hazardous products? Check out the safer cleaning video and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBPeZ5_yRSYsafer cleaning products!
Got Paint, Household Batteries, or Fluorescent Lights?
Neighborhood retail partners make it easy to safely dispose of paint, batteries, and fluorescent lights. They increase opportunities to clear our homes of hazardous waste because this waste does not belong in homes! If you have paint, household batteries, or fluorescent lights only, check out these convenient neighborhood and retail take back locations.
Three Easy and Free Ways to Recycle Used Motor Oil and Filters
Do you or someone you know change their vehicle’s motor oil? If you’re a DIYer, read on to find out about your recycling options.
- Recycle at a collection center – Over 50 drop-off options to choose from.
- Recycle at the curb – Never leave home.
- Recycle through the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program – Clean out your garage and safely get rid of all your hazardous products that are expired or unwanted at the same time – bring your used oil too!
Thanks for reading. Now enjoy a Used Motor Oil and Filter Recycling video!
⚠ Reminder! Used motor oil mixed with anything else can’t be recycled and must be managed through the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program. If you have contaminated oil, make a free appointment for safe disposal.http://www.smchealth.org/hhw-appt. See the drop-off event schedule above!
Did We Say Giveaway? Yes!
Many items collected at San Mateo County’s household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facility are in good, usable condition. Products may include home and heavy-duty cleaners, solvents, auto supplies, pesticides, fertilizers, adhesives, paint, and stains. The Product Give Away Program redistributes these products for free each Thursday, Friday, and most Saturdays from 2-3 p.m. at the San Mateo County HHW Facility. Stop in to see what treasures you find so they don’t become trash.
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