Household hazardous waste (HHW) should never be thrown into the trash or poured down the sink, sewer or storm drains. Improper disposal may injure refuse workers, pollute ground water, waterways, and our oceans, potentially destroying marine life. For these reasons, improper disposal is illegal.
Disposal for County Residents
The County has access to four permanent HHW collection facilities to accept HHW from unincorporated County residents. The locations are:
Chula Vista
1800 Maxwell Drive
Chula Vista, 91910
Call (619)691-5122 for an appointment
Open: Non-holiday weekends on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm ($5 copay)
| El Cajon
1001 W. Bradley Avenue, El Cajon, 92020
(Waste Management Transfer Station)
Call (619)596-5100 for an appoinment
Open: 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9 am - 3 pm. |
San Diego (Miramar)
5161 Convoy Street, San Diego, 92111
(entrance to Miramar Landfill)
Call 877-713-2784 for an appointment
Open: Non-holiday weekends on Saturdays from 9 am - 3 pm. | Ramona
324 Maple Street, Ramona, 92065
(next to Ramona Disposal Services Transfer Station)No appointment needed
Open: Non-holiday weekends on Saturdays from 9 am - 3 pm.
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In addition, the County holds special one-day collection events in various areas in the county throughout the year. The next event (Event Flyer) is schedule for:
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Borrego Springs High School
2281 Diegueno Road, Borrego Springs
Hours of Operation: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Disposal for City Residents
If you do not live in the unincorporated areas of the County, you will need to contact your city's HHW program for disposal information. Here is a current contact list by city.
Disposal for Oil and Oil Filters
Used oil and oil filters can be recycled at many local businesses. Call the HHW Hotline (877-R-1-EARTH/877-713-2784) for a location nearest you.
Remember
- Do not transport more than the legal limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of HHW.
- All container labels must be legible (no worn-off labels)
- All containers must be sealed and not leaking
- Do not mix different products into one container
- HHW must be transported in the trunk of the car or in another area away from passengers and pets
- For qualified elderly or disabled unincorporated County residents only, a pick up service is available upon approval.
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