Household Hazardous Waste 

There are many items that are considered hazardous to the environment and cannot be placed in your trash or recycling bins. Grease, paint, pesticides, solvents, motor oil and filters, batteries, medicines, sharps, and fluorescent tubes all must be properly disposed of at a Household Hazardous Waste Center (HHW). RESIDENTS (NO business materials accepted) may drop off qualifying items at ANY Household Hazardous Waste Center in San Bernardino County city at no cost.

For disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW), you can go to the following HHW collection centers (no tires accepted):

  • 16200 Desert Knoll Drive, Victorville
    Hours: Sunday/Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • 17443 Lemon Street, Hesperia | (760) 947-1589
    Hours: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Saturday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • 13450 Nomwaket Rd, Apple Valley | (760) 240-7000
    Hours: Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

Accepted Items:

  • TV’s & Computers
  • Computer Printers & Accessories
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Household Cleaners
  • Microwaves & Irons
  • “Sharps” … needles, etc.
  • Medications
  • Motor Oil, Fuel and Filters
  • Antifreeze
  • Paints and Paint Thinner
  • Pesticides & Garden Chemicals
  • Weed Killers
  • Pool & Hobby Supplies
  • Propane & Helium Tanks
  • Space Heaters & Stereos
  • Cooking oil
  • Household Batteries
  • TIRES*
  • Vehicle batteries
  • Glues & Adhesives
  • Cell Phones

Before Transporting Hazardous Waste to your Collection Center — follow these safety guidelines:

  • The waste is in its original container and properly labeled.
  • The contents of the container match what is stated on the label.
  • If the contents do not match the label, cover the label and clearly write the correct contents.
  • The container is sound, sealed, and not leaking.
  • The amount of waste transported does not exceed 15 gallons or 125 pounds.
  • Wastes are placed securely in the vehicle for safe transport.

For more information please contact San Bernardino County Fire HHW Program at 1-800-OILY-CAT (800) 645-9228 or visit their website at https://www.sbcfire.org/ofm/hhw/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx.

Household Hazardous Waste should never be poured on the ground or down drains!

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