Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Certain materials require special handling and must never be placed in your waste, recycling, or organics carts.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes products that may be harmful to people, equipment, or the environment.
What Is Household Hazardous Waste?
Household Hazardous Waste includes common items such as:
- Paint and solvents
- Chemicals and cleaners
- Batteries
- Motor oil and automotive fluids
- Pesticides and fertilizers
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Sharps / medical waste
- Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors)
Why Proper Disposal Matters
Improper disposal can:
🚫 Damage collection equipment
🚫 Create safety hazards
🚫 Harm the environment
🚫 Violate state regulations
Proper handling protects both residents and collection crews.
Do NOT Place These Items in Carts
🚫 Waste Cart
🚫 Recycling Cart
🚫 Organics Cart
HHW materials are prohibited in all curbside containers.
How to Dispose of HHW
Household Hazardous Waste must be taken to an approved HHW disposal facility or collection event.
Residents may safely dispose of HHW through:
✔ Scheduled drop-off programs
✔ Community collection events
Click here to view upcoming events.
Common Disposal Examples
✔ Old paint → HHW facility
✔ Batteries → HHW facility
✔ Chemicals → HHW facility
✔ Electronics → E-waste program
Not sure about an item?
battery disposal reminder
Batteries must never be placed in waste or recycling carts.
Improper disposal may cause:
🚫 Fires
🚫 Equipment damage
🚫 Safety hazards
Please take batteries to an approved HHW or recycling facility.
Not sure which batteries?
Important Safety Reminder
Never mix hazardous materials.
Always keep products in original containers when transporting for disposal.
Looking for electronics disposal ?
Electronic devices such as TVs, computers, and monitors require special recycling.
Questions or Assistance
Call: (209) 835-0601
Email: support@tdswm.com
What Is Household Hazardous Wastes (Hww)?
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any waste generated from the use of a product containing a hazardous material that, if misused or improperly disposed of, could pose a threat to human health or the environment.
Household Hazardous Wastes should NEVER be thrown in the trash, washed down the drain, poured in the street gutter or poured onto the ground.
Reduction At Home
- Never leave household hazardous products within the reach of children.
- Always monitor the use, storage and disposal of products with potentially hazardous substances.
- To reduce the danger in your home, buy non-toxic or less-toxic alternatives.
- Keep hazardous products in their original containers and never remove labels.
- REDUCE by purchasing only the amount needed to do the job.
- REUSE products by donating unused portions of commonly used items, such as paint or fertilizer, to friends or community organizations.
- RECYCLE by taking unwanted products to the San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Transportation Tips
- Transport no more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip
- Never mix chemicals
- Place chemicals in sealed containers
- Transport materials in the trunk of cars, the back of SUVs or the bed of pickups to minimize the impacts of spills
Garage
Aside from choosing water-based paint over oil-based paint, or using elbow grease rather than paint stripper, hazardous auto and paint products generally have few known alternatives. However, some of these products such as latex paint, motor oil, anti-freeze, and auto batteries can be recycled.
Oil is collected free of charge at the following locations in Tracy: O’Reilly (209) 836-0606, and SpeeDee Oil Change (209) 836-1557.
Household Hazardous Wastes
Household Hazardous Wastes
- CAUTION: Mild to Moderately Hazardous
- WARNING: Moderately Hazardous
- DANGER: Extremely flammable, corrosive or highly toxic
- POISON: Highly Toxic
Household Cleaners
- Abrasive Cleanser
- Ammonia-based Cleaner
- Bleach-base Cleaner
- Chlorine Bleach
- Disinfectant
- Drain Opener
- Glass Cleaner
- Oven Cleaner
- Scouring Powder
- Spot Remover
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Upholstery & Rug Cleaner
Other Household Products
- Aerosol Spray Cans
- Floor Polish
- Mercury Thermometers
- Medicines
- Mothballs
- Nail Polish & Remover
- Sharps (syringes, blood test products)
- Shoe Polish
- Silver Polish
Yard
Most households also employ a variety of hazardous products in their yards, especially their garden areas. Less toxic alternatives are available for many fertilizers and pesticides.
Pesticides & Garden Products
- Chemical Fertilizer
- Flea Collars, Sprays & Bombs
- Fungicide
- Herbicide & Weed Killer
- Insecticide & Bug Killer
- Rodent Poisons
- Roach & Ant Killers
- Snail & Slug Poisons
Pool & Hobby Products
- Artist & Model Paints
- Firearm Cleaning Solvents
- Photographic Chemicals
- Pool Chemicals
- Solvent-Based Glue
Disposal Information
Household Hazardous Waste
Program
San Joaquin County
Solid Waste Division
1810 East Hazelton Avenue
Stockton, California 95205
Hotline: (800) 449-4840
Phone: (209) 468-3066
Fax: (209) 468-3078
Email: swrecycle3@co.san-joaquin.ca.us
Household Hazardous Waste
Consolidation Facility
7850 South R.A. Bridgeford Street
Stockton, California 95206
Open to the Public:
Every Thursday—Saturday
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Questions? Call (800) 449-4840
Open to Small Businesses:
By Appointment Only
1 (800) 207-8222
Tracy Recycling
Sites for Oil & Oil Filters
O’Reilly Auto Parts (1093)
3323 Tracy Boulevard
(209) 863-0606
O’Reilly Auto Parts (4025)
1210 Tracy Boulevard
(209) 836-0677
SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-up
711 Grant Line Road
(209) 836-1557
Tracy Tire Pros
1131 Holly Drive
(209) 835-6900
Tracy Express Wash & Lube
2480 N. Tracy Boulevard
(209) 835-9128
Tracy Material Recovery Facility
30703 South MacArthur Drive
(209) 832-2355
Tracy Pontiac GMC Cadillac, Inc.
2628 Robertson Drive
(209) 835-7750
Tracy Unified School District
1975 West Lowell Avenue
(209) 831-5051
Universal Waste
Some items, known as Universal Wastes and Electronic Wastes, are banned from being disposed in the trash altogether. However, most of these can be recycled!
Batteries
- Alkaline
- Button Style
- Lead Acid
- NiCad
- Other Rechargables
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Mercury Devices:
- Mercury Thermometers
- Mercury Thermostats
- Other Devices Containing Mercury
Consumer Electronic Devices
- Answering Machines
- Cellular Telephones
- Computers
- Computer Monitors
- Telephones
- Radios & Stereos
- Printers
- VCR/DVD Players
- Televisions
- Other Small Consumer Electronics
You may arrange for pickup of Universal Waste by contacting Tracy Disposal, (209) 835-0601. Fees may apply.
You may also take Universal Waste to Tracy Material Recovery & Transfer Station in Tracy (209) 835-0601. Fees may apply.
