Palo Alto — Household Hazardous Waste Station
Palo Alto resident household hazardous-waste services. Program eligibility and receiving hours differ from county HHW appointments.
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. Area details & sources
Limit each visit to 15 gallons or 125 pounds, in containers no larger than 5 gallons.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
Posted upcoming closures: November 28 and December 26, 2026; January 1–2, 2027. Recheck the city page before visiting.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 15, 2026
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
Program-specific service area
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides environmentally safe and convenient weekly household hazardous waste disposal for Palo Alto residents.
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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. Area details & sources
Source checked October 15, 2026
City of Palo Alto Public Works — Zero Waste · Household Hazardous Waste (opens in a new tab)
Program-specific service area
Home collection of household hazardous waste is a service available for residents with physical limitations.
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