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Palo Alto Household Hazardous Waste Program

Make Apt. for address, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 - View Map
(650) 496-5910    https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/pwd/zerowaste/whatgoeswhere/hazwaste.asp
Hours Of Operation: HOTLINE: Mon-Fri: 9am-4:30pm || DROP-OFF HOURS: Every Sat: 9am-11am; First Friday of Each Month: 3pm-5pm
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Other Materials Accepted

MATERIAL END USE SERVICE CUSTOMERS
SERVED		 OTHER COMMENTS
Appliance, Heater, Oil-filled Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Heater oil only. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Appliance, Oven (Gas) Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Oven gas only. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Appliance, Water Heater (Gas) Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Water heater gas only. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Art, Usable Paint Supplies Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Automotive, Anti-freeze Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Automotive, Fluids, Brake Fluid Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Automotive, Road Flares Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Batteries, Alkaline, Button Cell Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Batteries, Alkaline, Household (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Batteries, Lithium-ion Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Acid Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Clarifiers Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Degreaser Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Fertilizer Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Freon Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Household Cleaners Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Lighter Fluid Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Pesticides Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Photographic Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Reactives Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Solvents Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Chemicals, Thinner Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Cooking Oil Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Electronics, Cartridge / Toner, Copier Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Electronics, Cartridge / Toner, Fax Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Electronics, Cartridge/ Toner, Laser Printer Toner Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Aerosol Cans Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Commercial Ink Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Contaminated Water Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Fluid, Motor Oil Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Fluid, Other Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Call to confirm. Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Friable Asbestos Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Gasoline Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Grease Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Mace Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Machine Oil Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Mercury Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Mercury Thermometer Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Place in plastic bag. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Oil Saturated Absorbents Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Oil Soaked Rags Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Place in plastic bag. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Paint, Acrylic Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Paint, Latex Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Paint, Oil Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Paint, Water-Based Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, PCB Ballasts Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   If broken, place in paper bag or cardboard box. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Sharps Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Must be in approved bio-hazards container clearly labeled "SHARPS." Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Sludge Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Smoke Detector Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Waste Water Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Hazardous Material, Water Soluble Oils Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Home, Lawn Mower (Gas) Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Lawn mower gas only. Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Lighting, Ballast Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   If broken, place in paper bag or cardboard box. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Lighting, Compact Fluorescent Bulb (CFL) Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   If broken, place in paper bag or cardboard box. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Lighting, Fluorescent Tubes Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   If broken, place in paper bag or cardboard box. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Lighting, HID Bulb Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   If broken, place in paper bag or cardboard box. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Lighting, Mercury Vapor Bulb Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   If broken, place in paper bag or cardboard box. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Medical, Prescription Medicines Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Prefer to keep in original container or zip-lock bag. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Medical, Vitamins & supplements Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Prefer to keep in original container or zip-lock bag. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Metal, Cans, Spray Paint Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Contain liquids with sealed lid. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit. 
Metal, Tanks, Propane Recycle
 		 Drop-off
 		 Residential
 		   Must be empty. If not, inform HHW program at drop-off. Palo Alto residents only. Must provide ID. No more than 125 pounds or 15 liquid gallons of HHW per visit.