StopWaste — Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste for Alameda County residents. Business waste uses a separate program; this is not curbside trash collection.
Free resident drop-off in Oakland, Hayward, Livermore and Fremont. Check each facility’s hours, holiday closures, identification and quantity limits.
Source checked October 15, 2026
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Waste service — Household hazardous waste — four resident drop-off facilities
Alameda County residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free at any of four facilities — no appointment needed.
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Four permanent locations with different weekday and Saturday hours. Business waste and third-party hauling are excluded.
Per visit: up to 125 lb or 15 gallons total. Each container: up to 5 gallons or 50 lb; sturdy, sealed and leak-proof.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 15, 2026
Waste service — Facility locations, hours and residency requirements
Four free drop-off facilities across Alameda County accept household hazardous waste year-round.
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