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.
Recycle household batteries for free at convenient locations throughout Marin County. Batteries can cause fires if placed in garbage or recycling carts.
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.
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.
Recycle light bulbs at convenient drop-off locations throughout Marin County.
Recycle household batteries at drop-off locations throughout Marin County.
Find nearby PaintCare locations that accept leftover paint for recycling.
Recycle used motor oil and oil filters at certified collection sites throughout Marin County.
Learn about recycling and reuse options for residential solar panels.
Recycle computers, TVs, phones, printers, and other electronic devices safely.
Safely dispose of needles, lancets, and other home-generated sharps.
Give usable household products a second life and shop for discounted recycled latex paint.
Safely dispose of expired marine flares and other marine hazardous waste.
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.
A free annual household hazardous waste collection event is available for West Marin residents by appointment.
