Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events
Specific Saturdays throughout the year are designated drop-off days at the Yolo County Central Landfill.
There is no charge to Yolo County residents. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Events are exclusively for household wastes, not hazardous wastes generated by businesses. All events will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, 9 A.M. - 2 P.M., at the Yolo County Central Landfill.
2007 Dates:
2008 Dates:
- Fri. - August 8, 2008
- Sat. - August 9, 2008
- Fri. - September 12, 2008
- Sat. - September 13, 2008
- Fri. - October 17, 2008
- Sat. - October 18, 2008
- Fri. - November 14, 2008
- Sat. - November 15, 2008
- Fri. - December 12, 2008
- Sat. - December 13, 2008
Items accepted:
- acids
- antifreeze
- automotive products
- brake/transmission fluid
- car and household batteries
- floor and furniture cleaners
- fluorescent bulbs and tubes
- gasoline and other flammables
- herbicides
- household cleaners
- mercury thermostats
- oil filters
- paint (oil and latex)
- pesticides
- poisons
- pool chemicals
- propane canisters
- solvents
- syringes
- used motor oil
- mercury thermometers etc.
Limit of 125 pounds or 15 gallons due to Department of Transportation Regulations.
What is Household Hazardous Waste?
Not sure if something is considered HHW or not? Check out our Recyclopedia.
Download a PDF of the Household Hazardous Waste Guide.
Can’t wait for the next HHW drop-off event?
Call the City of Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station
8491 Fruitridge Road
(916) 379-0500
Fridays and Saturdays 8 am – 5 pm
Does your business generate HHW? Do you struggle with disposal of florescent light bulbs, paint, pesticides, and batteries?
You may be applicable for the Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Program.Reusable Products Days
Check out the reuse opportunities at the landfill as well! Many times residents turn in items at the household hazardous waste days that are still usable. These reusable items are available for FREE! Stop by the landfill on the dates and times shown below to get free reusable household products like paints, cleaners and more!
2007 Reusable Products Days Dates:
2008 Reusable Products Days Dates:
- Fri. - August 8, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Sat. - August 9, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Fri. - September 12, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Sat. - September 13, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Fri. - October 17, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Sat. - October 18, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Fri. - November 14, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Sat. - November 15, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Fri. - December 12, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Sat. - December 13, 2008 from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Call the landfill (666-8729) for more information.
Click here for more reuse ideas!