Household Hazardous Waste

PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS

Typically, unused medicine can be safely disposed in the drug take-back kiosk located in the Piedmont Police Department Lobby (403 Highland Avenue). However, this kiosk is temporarily removed until further notice.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

Many products found in households, garages and yards contain hazardous materials that must be disposed of properly. Take your household hazardous waste (HHW) to an Alameda County HHW Drop-Off Center facility.

The Alameda County household hazardous waste collection facilities accept the following household hazardous waste at no charge. State regulations limit the amount of waste you may transport to 15-gallons of liquid waste or 125 lbs. of solid waste. Individual items/containers must be no larger than 5-gallons and or weigh no more than 50 lbs.

Paint, stain varnish, thinner and adhesives, resins and putties, liquid and solid poisons (pesticides, cleaners, and fertilizers)

Auto products such as old fuel, motor oil, oil filters and batteries

Garden products including pesticides and fertilizers

Household batteries, fluorescent bulbs, mercury-containing devices and thermostats

Home-generated "sharps" waste in approved containers

Coffee cans, bleach containers and soda bottles are NOT acceptable substitutes for approved sharps containers and cannot be accepted at Alameda County HHW facilities. Sharps containers are available for purchase at most pharmacies

Prescription and over-the-counter medications except for controlled substances

Alameda County Household Hazardous Drop-Off Center, 800-606-6606
2100 East 7th Street, Oakland
Open Wed-Fri from 9am-2:30pm and Saturday from 9am-4pm
Many products found in households, garages and yards contain hazardous materials that must be disposed of properly. Take your household hazardous waste (HHW) to an Alameda County HHW Drop-Off Center facility