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Household Hazardous Waste In Marin

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Zero Waste Marin provides programs and resources to help residents and businesses safely dispose of HHW through recycling and drop-off options. Learn more about safe disposal solutions and find the right program for your needs.

What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?

Hazardous waste is waste that has properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to humans’ health or the environment. It can be liquids, solids, or contained gases.

HHW materials include the following categories:

  • Electronics
  • Paint
  • Batteries
  • Light Bulbs
  • Household Chemicals
  • Personal Care Products
  • Gardening Products (like synthetic chemicals & fertilizers)
  • Auto Care Products (like oil)

Electronics

Paint

Batteries

Light Bulbs

Household Chemicals

Gardening Products

Motor Oil & Filters

The EPA uses the following characteristics to define hazardous waste:

  • Ignitability– Liquids or solids that are flammable or combustible
  • Corrosivity – Highly reactive substances that cause rust, corrosion, and noticeable damage to living tissue; acids and bases are common corrosive materials
  • Reactivity – Substances that, when mixed, create toxic, unstable, or explosive reactions
  • Toxicity – Poisonous materials

Never dispose of HHW in curbside carts.

It is illegal in California to dispose of HHW in your curbside carts or through abandonment.

Zero Waste Marin HHW Disposal Programs

Used Motor Oil, Filters & Absorbents

Sharps & Medical Waste Disposal

Bulbs & Battery Recycling

Electronics Recycling

Paint Recycling

West Marin Toxic Away Days

HHW Drop-Off Locations in Marin

Whether you’re a resident or a business, there are convenient locations where you can bring paint, batteries, chemicals, and other hazardous materials for proper recycling and disposal. Find the nearest HHW facility, check accepted materials, and review drop-off guidelines to ensure safe and responsible disposal.

Marin HHW Drop-Off Locations
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