Palo Alto — Household Hazardous Waste Station
Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.
Source checked October 15, 2026[1]www.paloalto.gov
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Palo Alto HHW receiving: 2501 Embarcadero Way, Saturdays 9–11 am and the first Friday of the month 3–5 pm, subject to posted holiday closures. Bring proof of residency.
Service area: For Palo Alto residents. Use the city HHW receiving station rather than county HHW appointments. [3]
Before you start
- Information & documents · Palo Alto HHW Station
- Bring proof of Palo Alto residency, such as a driver’s license or vehicle registration. [13]
- Availability · Palo Alto HHW Station — per visit
- Limit each visit to 15 gallons or 125 pounds, in containers no larger than 5 gallons. [14]
- Availability · Palo Alto HHW Station — posted holiday closures
- Posted upcoming closures: November 28 and December 26, 2026; January 1–2, 2027. Recheck the city page before visiting. [15]
Palo Alto residents with physical limitations can apply for home pickup. A doctor-signed application and city approval are required before calling to arrange collection.
Service area: For Palo Alto residents with an approved physical-limitations application. General resident eligibility alone does not qualify for home pickup. [5]
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- [1] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Program-specific service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides environmentally safe and convenient weekly household hazardous waste disposal for Palo Alto residents.
- [2] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Program-specific service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides environmentally safe and convenient weekly household hazardous waste disposal for Palo Alto residents.
- [3] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Program-specific service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides environmentally safe and convenient weekly household hazardous waste disposal for Palo Alto residents.
- [4] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Program-specific service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides environmentally safe and convenient weekly household hazardous waste disposal for Palo Alto residents.
- [5] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Program-specific service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides environmentally safe and convenient weekly household hazardous waste disposal for Palo Alto residents.
- [6] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Program-specific service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Home collection of household hazardous waste is a service available for residents with physical limitations.
- [7] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Palo Alto HHW Station — receiving site
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA
- [8] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Palo Alto HHW Station — receiving site
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Every Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. First Friday of each month 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- [9] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Palo Alto Zero Waste — HHW program questions
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
(650) 496-5910
- [10] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Palo Alto Zero Waste — HHW program questions
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
zerowaste@paloalto.gov
- [11] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Home pickup scheduling — after application approval
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
(650) 329-2669
- [12] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Program-specific service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Physical Limitations Application
- [13] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Palo Alto HHW Station
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Must show proof of Palo Alto residency (driver’s license or vehicle registration)
- [14] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Palo Alto HHW Station — per visit
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste per visit (in no larger than 5-gallon containers).
- [15] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Palo Alto HHW Station — posted holiday closures
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Saturday, November 28, 2026 Saturday, December 26, 2026 Friday, January 1, 2027 Saturday, January 2, 2027
- [16] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · At-home pickup — application approval
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
You will need a doctor's signature confirming your physical limitation.
- [17] Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · At-home pickup — scheduling
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Once approved, call (650) 329-2669 to schedule your collection appointment.