Household Hazardous Waste

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Please note: Household Hazardous Waste CANNOT be Placed in the Trash

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers

The County of Orange has several Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers available to Orange County residents ONLY upon proof of residency. Household hazardous waste is not accepted from businesses, schools, government agencies, churches, and non-profit organizations. The centers are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Collection centers are closed on rainy days, Christmas, Independence, New Years and Thanksgiving Days.

Transporting Household Hazardous Waste

Caution should be used when transporting household hazardous waste to a collection center due to the potential for partial exposure to the waste. Observe the following guidelines:

A maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds may be brought in per vehicle per visit
Household Hazardous Waste must be in its original container (except motor oil or antifreeze)
Containers will not be returned.
All containers must be sturdy, non-leaking, and protected from breakage.
Containers must have lids.
Do NOT mix or combine Household Hazardous Waste. (Exception: consolidate similar paints.)
Dry out empty cans and discard in regular trash
Do NOT mix oil base with latex paint.

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