Household Hazardous Waste

Free disposal and recycling programs for Marin County residents.

Zero Waste Marin coordinates household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal and recycling programs throughout Marin County. Find free, safe ways to recycle batteries, paint, electronics, motor oil, sharps, and other household hazardous waste.

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 at convenient locations throughout Marin County. Batteries can cause fires if placed in garbage or recycling carts.

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Household hazardous waste includes many everyday products that require special disposal because they can harm people, equipment, or the environment. Batteries, paint, motor oil, cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, aerosols, and similar products should never go in your garbage, recycling, or compost cart.

Not sure where your item belongs?

Browse the programs below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, it’s likely accepted at one of Marin County’s household hazardous waste facilities.

Special Recycling & Disposal Programs

Recycle Bulbs

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

Recycle Batteries

Recycle household batteries at drop-off locations throughout Marin County.

Recycle Paint

Find nearby PaintCare locations that accept leftover paint for recycling.

Recycle Used Motor Oil & Filters

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

Reuse & Recycle Solar Panels

Learn about recycling and reuse options for residential solar panels.

Recycle Electronics

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

Safe Disposal of Sharps

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

Reuse it Marin

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

Boat & Marine Hazardous Waste

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

Marin County Household Hazardous Waste Facilities & Events

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 Facility

Marin residents (except Novato)
Marin businesses by appointment (fees may apply)

Novato HHW Facility

Novato residents only
Novato businesses by appointment (fees may apply)

Live in West Marin?

A free annual household hazardous waste collection event is available for West Marin residents by appointment.