Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

HHW Hotline (530) 295-4100

El Dorado County, Environmental Management conducts Household Hazardous Waste Collection for County residents. Events are held every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. weather permitting. Click here to schedule a waste drop off appointment.

The Following Items Are Accepted

Paint: latex, water- and oil-based paints;

Used motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze, brake fluid and other motor vehicle liquids;

Solvents and paint removers;

Adhesives and sealants;

Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers;

Photo processing chemicals;

Household cleaners;

Pool chemicals;

Aerosol cans;

Home generated sharps (must be in an approved sharps container);

Over the counter pharmaceuticals (no controlled substances are accepted);

Most products labeled CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER, or POISON.

There are limits for the amounts of household hazardous waste you can legally transport:

You may transport up to 20 gallons of used oil and latex paint.
For all other wastes you may transport up to five gallons or fifty pounds per trip.
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:

HHW from businesses or non-profit organizations;

radioactive materials;

infectious medical wastes;

explosives;

PCBs;

appliances,

compressed gas cylinders (exception: propane tanks -10 gallons or less are allowed),

treated wood waste

If you have any questions feel free to contact El Dorado County Environmental Management at (530) 621-5300.