California
Household hazardous waste drop-off
San Diego household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Free household hazardous waste drop-off for City of San Diego residents, by appointment only. Bring proof of City residency: photo ID or a recent bill with your name and address. Unincorporated San Diego County residents should call 877-713-2784; residents of other cities should contact their own city.
Hours
- Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (appointment only)
- Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (appointment only)
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste (City of San Diego residents) | Free, by appointment |
| Maximum per trip | 15 gallons of contents or 125 lbs |
Hazardous waste
Accepted: leftover household products labeled toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive, such as paints, cleaners, motor oil and filters (including contaminated oil), all home and automotive batteries, pesticides, mercury devices, fluorescent tubes, CFLs and LEDs, medications (not prescription painkillers), propane cylinders, fire extinguishers, and home-generated sharps. Limit 15 gallons (contents) or 125 lbs per trip; containers 5 gallons or smaller.
Holiday closures
Closed on holidays. Posted closures: November 28, 2026, December 26, 2026 and January 2, 2027.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Not accepted: swollen or reacting batteries, business waste (contractors, landscapers, homeowner associations), waste from nonprofit organizations, treated wood, appliances, asbestos, containers over 5 gallons, compressed gas cylinders other than propane and fire extinguishers (no oxygen, SCUBA, welding, refrigerant, CO2 or CO tanks), electronics, explosives (ammunition, fireworks, marine flares) and radioactive material.
- Keep the materials in your trunk or truck bed and follow site staff directions. Expect traffic delays from landfill and recycling center visitors.
- E-waste is not taken here; the city also runs eight one-day collection events a year (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) that take batteries, lamps, motor oil and filters.
- Leftover paint can also go free to PaintCare drop-off sites (most limit 5 gallons).
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.