The County offers 10 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events
collection days each year for Tahoe area residents and commercial
customers. Both are asked to schedule an appointment to drop off
HHWs such as paint, paint products, household batteries, car
batteries and fluids, pesticides, household cleaners and used oil
and filters.
To schedule an appointment for one of the ten HHW days or for
questions about acceptable wastes, please call 530-583-0148.
Quantities are limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per
visit. Services are available to residential customers within
Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Service area only.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS 2013
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COMMERCIAL
Fridays
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PUBLIC
Saturdays
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April 12
May 17
June 21
July 12
July 26
August 16
September 6
September 20
October 11
November 15
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April 13
May 18
June 22
July 13
July 27
August 17
September 7
September 21
October 12
November 16
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BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
To schedule your appointment please call the Eastern Regional
Landfill Offices at (530)583-0148
**CONDITIONALLY EXEMPT SMALL QUANITY
GENERATOR**
If your business generates less than 220 pounds or 27 gallons of
HHW per month, you may qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Small
Quantity Generator (CESQG).
- For more information about CESQG, please call the Placer County
Environmental Health Department at (530) 745-2300 and ask for the
Hazardous Materials Section.
- To schedule an appointment for CESQG drop-off, please call
Eastern Regional MRF at 530-583-0148. Costs may apply.
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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE:
- Used Motor Oil — Clean*
- Oil Filters*
- Antifreeze — Clean*
- Vehicle (Lead Acid) Batteries*
- Small Household Batteries*
- Fluorescent Tubes*
- Mercury Containing Devices such as Thermometers and
Thermostats*
- Latex Paint
- Compressed Gas Cylinders LESS than 5 Gallons (i.e.
camping-sized)
- Brake/Transmission Fluid
- Contaminated Oil & Gasoline
- Other Automotive Products
- Household Cleaners
- Floor & Furniture Cleaners
- Acids
- Pool Chemicals
- Poisons
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
- Paint — Oil-Based
- Paint Strippers
- Lacquer & Lacquer Thinners
- Solvents/Degreasers
- Varnish & Shellac
- Small Aerosol Cans
- Gasoline/Kerosene & Other Flammables
- Compressed Gas Cylinders LESS than 20 lbs. (i.e.
BBQ-sized)
- Medications
- Most Products Labeled DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING, FLAMMABLE, or
POISON.
*These items may also be dropped off for free at the Eastern
Regional MRF during normal business hours. However they are also
accepted on the HHW collection days.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE:
- Medical Wastes
- Ammunition and Explosives
- Asbestos
- Radioactive Materials.
- Compressed Gas/ Propane Cylinders GREATER than 5 Gallons or 20
lbs.
- PCBs
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It is important to carefully transport your unwanted HHWs. Follow
these helpful tips to ensure safe transportation.
Containers:
- When possible, keep waste in its original container and tightly
sealed
- Label all materials that are no longer in their original
container
- Do not bring leaky containers — if a container is
leaking, place in another tightly sealed, labeled container to
prevent spilling
Transporting wastes:
- Keep containers upright while transporting
- Do not place waste in plastic bags
- Transport containers in the truck of your car or secure in your
truck bed