Where can I dispose of Household Hazardous Waste?

In western Placer County, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) can be taken to the Western Placer Waste Management Authority in Roseville (every day, free of charge). Visit PlacerRecycles.com for more information on HHW disposal for western Placer County. Depending on where you live, your garbage collection service provider may even provide free curbside pick-up (PDF) service for HHW.

Visit Tahoe's One Big Bin website for more information on HHW disposal options in the Tahoe region.

Transfer Stations Accepting HHW

Some HHW is also accepted at Transfer Stations located throughout western Placer County.

Auburn Transfer Station:

  • Batteries: household and vehicle
  • Compressed gas cylinders less than 5 gallons (camp sized)
  • Electronic waste (computers, televisions, cell phones, stereos)
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Latex paint
  • Sharps (syringes and lancets)
  • Used motor oil
  • Used oil filters

Foresthill Transfer Station & Meadow Vista Transfer Station

  • Batteries: household and vehicle
  • Electronic waste (computers, televisions, cell phones, stereos)
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Used oil filters

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1. Who collects my garbage?
2. Why don't I have a recycle bin?
3. Can I get a green waste can?
4. Is One Big Bin good for the environment?
5. What happens to the garbage that isn't recycled?
6. How much does garbage service cost?
7. How do I get rid of old medications, sharps and syringes?
8. What is Household Hazardous Waste?
9. Where can I dispose of Household Hazardous Waste?
10. How do I properly transport Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
11. Where can I dispose of old batteries?
12. What is mandatory commercial recycling (AB 341) and what services are available?
13. What is mandatory commercial organics recycling (AB 1826) and what services are available?
14. What are the organic waste bin requirements (AB 827) for customers?