Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

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Free disposal and recycling programs for Marin County residents.

Find the right program for batteries, paint, motor oil, bulbs, sharps, marine flares, electronics, and more.

Need to recycle batteries?

Recycle household batteries for free. Batteries can cause fires if placed in garbage or recycling carts.

9V, AA, cell: examples of recyclable batteries

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Household hazardous waste includes everyday products that can be toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive. In addition to batteries, paint, motor oil, and other specialty items, products like household cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, aerosols, and automotive fluids should never go in your garbage, recycling, or compost cart.

If your item isn’t listed below, it’s likely accepted at one of our household hazardous waste facilities.

Special Recycling & Disposal Programs

HHW Examples: Battery and CFL Bulb

Recycle Bulbs & Batteries

Recycle household batteries and light bulbs at convenient drop-off locations throughout Marin County.

HHW Example: Motor oil container and oil filter

Recycle Used Motor Oil & Filters

Recycle used motor oil and oil filters at certified collection sites throughout Marin County.

Paint cans, spray paint, caulk and glue: examples of recyclable paint products

Recycle Paint

Find nearby PaintCare locations that accept leftover paint for recycling.

HHW Example Electronics: Laptop and cell phone

Recycle Electronics

Recycle computers, TVs, phones, printers, and other electronic devices safely.

A needle and injector: examples of Sharps HHW

Safe Disposal of Sharps

Safely dispose of needles, lancets, and other home-generated sharps.

A large latex paint bucket

Reuse it Marin

Give usable household products a second life and shop for discounted recycled latex paint.

A solar panel for recycling

Reuse & Recycle Solar Panels

Learn about recycling and reuse options for residential solar panels.

HHW Examples: Marine/Boat flares and oil absorbents

Boat & Marine Hazardous Waste

Safely dispose of expired marine flares and other marine hazardous waste.

Drop-Off Options

Choose the drop-off option that’s right for you. Our year-round facilities and seasonal collection events make it easy to dispose of household hazardous waste safely.

San Rafael HHW

Serves Marin County residents (except Novato) year-round. Businesses by appointment.

Novato HHW

Serves Novato residents year-round. Businesses by appointment.

Toxic Away Day

Free annual collection event for West Marin residents. Appointments required.