You can also visit the various permanent HHW collection facilities HERE.
HHW Collection Event
Due to logistical issues, the HHW collection location at Fire Station 86 in El Dorado Hills will be closed for September and October. During this period you can bring your household hazardous waste to the El Dorado Disposal HHW collection site located at 4100 Throwita Way in Placerville. HHW will be accepted for free Friday-Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm. Here is a link to their website:
https://www.eldoradodisposal.com/services/landfill-and-transfer-stations/household-hazardous-waste/
Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 9 am to 12 pm
Fire Station 86 - 3670 Bass Lake Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
By Appointment Only
please email hhw@edcgov.us or call 530-621-5300 to schedule an appointment.
All normal limits and restrictions apply – 15 gallons or 125 pounds per household, the limit of 10 fluorescent bulbs per household, no business waste accepted, no out-of-county waste accepted; please bring proof of residency to your appointment.
No-Contact HHW Drop-Off
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the following procedures have been implemented for the HHW events. Please read and follow these instructions for no-contact drop-off:
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The facility is now open by appointment only; appointments can be requested by calling (530) 621-5300 or emailing a request to hhw@edcgov.us. Participants will be sent a confirmation email prior to the collection event with their appointment time. The facility is now open by appointment only; appointments can be made by calling (530) 621-5300 or emailing a request to hhw@edcgov.us.
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HHW Drop-off is for El Dorado County residents only. Proof of residency is required.
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Hours of operation will remain the same, 9 am to 12 pm. Collection events will only take place on scheduled Saturdays, please check the county website for updated information regarding upcoming days of operation. Event cancellations due to weather, holidays, or other emergencies are still in effect. Normal load limits and restrictions will also remain unchanged. “
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When you arrive at the site, STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE. It is state law and part of our protection plan to help ensure non-contact drop-off, our attendants will unload your car for you.
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For the time being, we are limiting appointments to the first 60 applicants per HHW event, or until full. (This number is subject to change as the events are refined)
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The HHW events are appointment-only, any resident that arrives without an appointment will be turned away. However, you can always utilize the HHW collection site/materials recovery facility at 4100 Throwita Way, Placerville, CA - Friday-Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information on that site, call (530) 626-4141.
The Following Items are Accepted
There are limits on the amounts of household hazardous waste you can legally transport:
You may transport up to 15 gallons or 125 lbs. of waste per household.
Remember to place all items in the trunk and away from all passengers. Do not commingle any household hazardous waste products.
Wastes should be in the original containers.
The Following Wastes are NOT ACCEPTED:
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HHW from businesses or non-profit organizations;
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radioactive materials;
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infectious medical wastes;
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tires;
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explosives;
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PCBs;
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appliances,
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compressed gas cylinders (exception: propane tanks -5 gallons or less are allowed),
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treated wood waste
If you have any questions, please contact El Dorado County Environmental Management at (530) 621-5300.