California
Household hazardous waste drop-off
San Rafael household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Marin Household Hazardous Waste 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 for all Marin County residents except Novato, with no appointment needed. Novato residents and businesses must use the Novato Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Eligible Marin businesses (outside Novato) can use the facility by appointment only, and fees apply. The facility is run under Zero Waste Marin.
Hours
- Residents: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (no appointment)
- Businesses: Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., by appointment only
- Closed Sunday and Monday
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, Marin residents (except Novato) | No charge |
| Business hazardous waste | Fees apply; appointment required |
Hazardous waste
Accepted: alkaline, carbon zinc, lithium, mercury, Ni-Cd, silver oxide and zinc air batteries; CFLs, fluorescent and U-bend tubes, halogen, metal halide and LED bulbs, and PCB ballasts; household cleaners; aerosol beauty products, hair color, nail polish and remover, and perfume; latex, oil and aerosol paint, stains, wood preservatives, thinners, solvents, removers, sealants, roofing tar, putty, caulk and glues; and used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, gasoline and diesel, brake and transmission fluid, car batteries and car care products. Electronic devices are accepted, but electric appliances are not.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, December 24 and December 25.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Not accepted: prescription medications and treated wood (pressure-treated lumber, fence boards, landscape timbers, railroad ties).
- Electronics taken include computers, laptops, monitors, printers, fax machines, cables and chargers, CRT and LCD TVs, DVD players, VCRs, stereos, phones, tablets, microwaves, calculators and portable jump starters. Small appliances such as toasters, blenders and hair dryers are refused.
- Some items have preparation rules or quantity limits, so check the facility website before you go. Most house paint can also go to PaintCare retail drop-offs for free.
- Source note: the facility website lists the address as both San Rafael, CA 94901 and CA 94922. This page uses 94901, which is also what the site footer and Zero Waste Marin show.
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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.