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Hazardous Waste Disposal
 Business-Generated Hazardous Waste
Cooking Oil Recycling
Free Used Oil & Filter Recycling
Residents can dispose of household toxics at the South Bay Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection facility, located at:
Public Works Center
1800 Maxwell Road
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Wednesdays and Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Except on holidays
Co-pay is $5 per visit. Bring a valid California Driver's License, I.D. or a recent utility bill with a South Bay area address. Acceptable materials include household items labeled "toxic" or "hazardous," as well as the following items:
| • Paints |
• Pesticides |
| • Fertilizers |
• Pool chemicals |
| • Photo chemicals |
• Motor oil |
| • Florescent lights |
• Dry cell batteries |
| • Fuels |
• Cooking oil |
| • Sharps/needles |
• Electronics |
 Make sure lids are on tightly and place containers in a sturdy cardboard box or plastic tub lined with two or more heavy-duty trash bags. Make sure the load is placed securely in the back or in the trunk before traveling to the facility. The California Department of Transportation limits the transport of household hazardous waste to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle. Please drive safely!
Avoid hazardous waste costs in the future! Buy alternative non-toxic products when possible. When buying toxic products, buy only what you need and use it according to the instructions on the container.
The disposal facility will be closed on the following Saturdays:
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Thanksgiving 11/29/2008
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Christmas 12/27/2008
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New Year's 1/03/2009
For disposal of hazardous waste from your business, call (619) 691-5122.
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