Household Hazardous Waste


There are many items that are considered hazardous to the environment and cannot be placed in your trash or recycling bins. Grease, paint, pesticides, solvents, motor oil and filters, batteries, medicines, sharps, and fluorescent tubes all must be properly disposed of at a Household Hazardous Waste Center (HHW). RESIDENTS (NO business materials accepted) may drop off qualifying items at ANY Household Hazardous Waste Center in San Bernardino County city at no cost.

FOR DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW), YOU CAN GO TO THE FOLLOWING HHW
COLLECTIONS CENTERS (NO TIRES ACCEPTED).
 
16200 DESERT KNOLL DRIVE, VICTORVILLE
HOURS: SUNDAY/WEDNESDAY 9AM – 4PM

17443 LEMON STREET, HESPERIA (760) 947-1589
HOURS: TUESDAY/THURSDAY 9AM - 3PM
SATURDAY 9 AM – 3PM
 
13450 NOMWAKET RD, APPLE VALLEY (760) 240-7000
HOURS: SATURDAY’S 10AM – 2PM

Accepted Items:
TV’s & Computers
Computer Printers & Accessories
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Household Cleaners
Microwaves & Irons
“Sharps” … needles, etc.
Medications
Motor Oil, Fuel and Filters
Antifreeze
Paints and Paint Thinner
Pesticides & Garden Chemicals
Weed Killers
Pool & Hobby Supplies
Propane & Helium Tanks
Space Heaters & Stereos
Cooking oil
Household Batteries
TIRES*
Vehicle batteries
Glues & Adhesives
Cell Phones
Before Transporting Hazardous Waste to your Collection Center — follow these safety guidelines:

• The waste is in its original container and properly labeled.
• The contents of the container are the same as stated on the label.
• If not the same contents as labeled, cover up the label, and write the name of its contents.
• The container is sound, not leaking, and sealed.
• The amount of waste transported does not exceed 15 gallons or 125 pounds.
• Wastes are placed securely in the vehicle for safe transport.

For more information please contact San Bernardino County Fire HHW Program at 1-800-OILY-CAT (800) 645-9228 or visit their website at https://www.sbcfire.org/ofm/hhw/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx.

Household Hazardous Waste should never be poured on the ground or down drains!

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