HHW Collection Facilities

Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste (HHW) should never be thrown into the trash or poured down the sink, sewer, or storm drains.

Improper disposal of HHW is illegal as it may injure refuse workers, cause fires in the landfill, pollute groundwater, waterways, and our oceans, potentially destroying marine life.

 

Disposal for County Residents

The County has access to three permanent HHW collection facilities to accept HHW from unincorporated County residents.  

 

Know before you go:

  • All waste must be transported in vehicle trunk or bed of pick-up truck.
  • Staff will not open vehicle door or enter vehicle interior.
  • Unlock trunk prior to check-in.
  • You must remain in your vehicle.
  • Bring proof of residency / address.

 

The facility locations for unincorporated residents are:

 

 Ramona HHW Facility for unincorporated  residents

 

 324 Maple Street, Ramona
(at the Ramona Disposal Transfer Station)

Appointments Required

Appointments are available 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Call (877) 713-2784 for an appointment,

OR

Click the button below to schedule an appointment online:

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  Chula Vista HHW Facility for unincorporated residents

 

1800 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911
(at the City of Chula Vista Public Works Center)

No Appointment Required

Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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  CITY OF CHULA VISTA RESIDENTS

No Appointment Required

 Escondido HHW Facility for unincorporated  residents

 

 1044 West Washington Avenue, Escondido
(at the Escondido Disposal Transfer Station)

Appointments Required

Appointments are available from 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm only on select Saturday’s. Please refer to the appointment calendar for availability. 

Call (877) 713-2784 for an appointment

OR

Click the button below to schedule an appointment online:

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  CITY OF ESCONDIDO RESIDENTS

Call (760) 745-3203 for an appointment,

OR

Make an appointment online: Appointments for City of Escondido residents only

 

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 El Cajon HHW Facility for unincorporated   residents


925 O'Connor Street, El Cajon
(at the Waste Management Transfer Station)

Appointments Required

Appointments available every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. 

Call (877) 713-2784 for an appointment,

OR

Click the button below to schedule an appointment online:

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  CITY OF EL CAJON RESIDENTS

Call (619) 287-5696 for an appointment,

OR

Make an appointment online: Appointments for City of El Cajon residents only

 

 

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  • 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, Oil Filters, and Electronics

    Used oil, oil filters, and electronics can be recycled at many local businesses.  Call the HHW Hotline (877-R-1-EARTH/877-713-2784) or search WasteFreeSD.org for a location nearest you.

  • Waste Disposal Reminders
    • 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 (call 877-713-2784 for an appointment).

 

 

For additional information, call the Household Hazardous Waste Hotline: