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* HHW Collection open to Yolo County residents only
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• HHW Flyer (PDF) • Fee Schedule (PDF) • HHW Business Flyer (PDF) |
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Accepted Every Day at the |
Other options for disposaL / Recycling |
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*The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program is open only to residents of Yolo County.
Please see the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program flyer for more details and applicable restrictions.
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Aerosol cans empty |
YES – FREE RECYCLING |
see DTSC guidelines at Empty Aerosols (PDF) |
| Aerosol cans (full) | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Ag Irrigation Drip Tape |
YES - FREE RECYCLING with tape or metal baling wire will only be accepted for disposal and applicable disposal fees will apply.) |
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| Agricultural containers (approved plastic & metal containers will be recycled) Containers larger than 55 gallons require written approval for acceptance. Call the landfill for more information. |
All containers must first be certified. Contact the Yolo County Ag Dept. (530) 666-8140 to make an appointment for inspection and certification.
(Current acceptance of ag plastics is on Fridays only, from 7:30am - 3:30pm.)
Please remove any label booklets plastic sleeves, paper, metal, caps, lids, bungs and the majority of foil from spout.
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Containers must be certified triple rinsed (contact Yolo County Ag Dept.), dry, non-refillable, HDPE plastic crop protection and other EPA registered pesticide product containers from agricultural and professional end users. They must not be from home, garden, antimicrobial products, veterinary products or other noncommercial uses. No pesticide or other crop protection containers that were never filled, filled and never distributed or were subject of a recall. |
| (Agricultural) Fumi-Cel pesticide packs |
YES - Bags/packs must be wetted, dewatered, and inspected. Packs must be accompanied by a Yolo County Ag Dept Inspection form to be considered safe for disposal. Standard disposal fees apply. |
Appointments for inspection can be made by contacting the Yolo County Ag Dept. (530) 666-8140 |
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Aluminum cans |
(see mixed recyclables) | |
| Air conditioners | YES | |
| Antifreeze | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Asbestos (friable or non-friable) |
NO | *accepted at HHW Events No longer than 4 ft in length, must be wetted, double bagged, securely sealed, and labeled to be accepted at the HHW events or customers may contact Class II Landfills for disposal options. |
| Asbestos, from businesses (friable or non-friable) |
NO | Businesses who are small quantity generators of hazardous waste may contact the County at (530) 666-8856 for a quote on proper disposal of asbestos through our HHW facility. Bolded requirements apply (see above) |
| Asphalt | YES | |
| Bamboo | YES - accepted as green waste |
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| Batteries, automotive, motorcycle | YES - FREE RECYCLING | |
| Batteries, household non-rechargeable alkaline, button batteries from watches, etc. | YES - FREE RECYCLING (Yolo County Residents only) |
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| Batteries, household rechargeable nickel cadmium Ni-Cd, Nickel Metal Hydride Ni-MH, Lithium Ion (Li-ion) | YES - FREE RECYCLING (Yolo County Residents only) |
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| Brake fluid | (see hydraulic fluid) | |
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Burn Waste Soil PDF |
YES - call the landfill prior to hauling for approval information | Bun waste is things like fire damaged buildings and structures or large burn pile debris. Charcoal from a BBQ is not considered burn waste |
| C&D Construction & Demolition Debris Brochure (PDF) |
YES - Currently mixed C&D is recycled. Source separated wood, metal and concrete can also be accepted for recycling. All charges per fee schedule. | |
| Cactus | YES - for disposal only |
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| Cannabis Disposal Procedures | YES | Cannabis Disposal Procedures (PDF) |
| Cardboard | YES - FREE RECYCLING corrugated cardboard, shipping boxes, no waxed cardboard, no cereal cartons, no egg cartons, no paper grocery bags, no packing materials. |
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| Carpet | YES | |
| Cartons, empty (milk, juice, soy, etc.) |
YES - FREE RECYCLING |
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| Cell Phones |
YES - FREE RECYCLING |
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| Centrifuges | Yes - for Recycling | Units contains Freon and therefore should be recycled and charged appropriate fees as an appliance. |
| Chemicals, toxics | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Christmas trees | YES - must have no ornaments, flocking, tinsel, garland, lights and the stand must be removed in order to be recycled otherwise it will be land filled as garbage |
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| Cooking oil and grease | YES - accepted as trash if solidified in absorbent or kitty litter | *accepted in liquid form at HHW Events - OR contact a rendering plant for recycling options |
| Concrete | YES | |
| Cosmetics | NO - Chemical hair treatments (coloring, permanents, etc) aerosol sprays, nail polish and remover | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Creosote treated wood (PDF) | YES - Limited acceptability, small lengths 5' or less |
Large quantities - contact Recology Hay Road Landfill (800) 208-2370 |
| Cylinders (fire extinguishers and propane tanks up to 23.6 gallons (20#-100#) |
NO - For other cylinders not accepted please contact Praxair at (916) 452-1234 | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Cylinders (specific types only) |
YES - ONLY small helium balloon party tanks, air compressors, water heater expansion tanks, or water tanks |
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| Dead animals (unacceptable) |
NO - Livestock, wild game, or large household pet, either whole or in pieces, which would have constituted a whole animal | NO - Contact animal services, veterinarians, dead animal haulers or rendering plants for disposal information |
| Dead animals & animal parts (acceptable) |
YES - Small household pets, must be securely bagged in plastic (bird, fish, rodent, reptile, cat, small dog, etc.) Animal parts that do not constitute a whole animal, spoiled food, or by- products from butchering activities. |
NO - same as above |
| Dead animal parts (acceptable) |
YES - Butchering by products, spoiled food, and animal parts | NO - same as above |
| Developer | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Dirt | (see soil) | |
| Dishwashers | YES | |
| Drums (empty) | YES - must be open for inspection; lids off or if there are only bung openings, they must be cut in half | |
| Dryers | YES | |
| Electronic waste computer monitors, laptops, televisions, and/or DVD players containing cathode ray tubes (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma screens |
YES - FREE RECYCLING These items are covered by the Electronic Waste Recycling Act |
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Electronic waste (misc.) |
YES - FREE RECYCLING for residents
[Light fixtures clearly marked |
Business generated electronic waste: requires a preapproval |
| Explosives, ammunition, bullets, airbags, etc., |
NO | NO - Contact local law enforcement at (530) 666-8920 for details on proper disposal |
| Fertilizer containers (empty) |
MUST follow same guidelines as Agricultural containers (see above); No Ag. Dept. certification required. |
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Fire Debris Soil PDF |
YES - call the landfill prior to hauling for approval information | |
| Fire extinguishers | (see cylinders) | |
| Flares, emergency road flares | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Fluorescent Tubes & Bulbs (commercial) | NO | *accepted at HHW Events Must call for an appointment (800) 207-8222 |
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Fluorescent Tubes & Bulbs (residential) |
YES (Yolo County Residents only) |
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| Freezers | YES | |
| Furnaces | YES | |
| Furniture (sofas, mattresses, large chairs) | YES | |
| Gasoline | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Glass beverage containers | (see mixed recyclables) | |
| Gravel | YES | |
| Green waste -See restrictions: Sudden Oak Death Light Brown Apple Moth LBAM Quarantine Facts |
YES - leaves, grass, branches, brush, bamboo, tree rounds not to exceed 12" |
(Commercial haulers and Landscapers must sign |
| Hazardous waste (residential) | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Hazardous waste (business) | NO | *accepted at HHW Events Must call for an appointment (800) 207-8222 |
| Helium 5-gallon tanks | (see cylinders) | |
| Herbicides, pesticides | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Hospital Beds | Yes for Disposal | Units containing a mattress should be sent to landfill for disposal and applicable fees shall apply. If a unit is free of its mattress item may e recycled as scrap metal. |
| Hydraulic fluid (brake) | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Hydraulic oil | YES - FREE RECYCLING | |
| Infectious waste | NO | NO - Contact Yolo County Environmental Health for proper disposal |
| Ink & Toner Cartridges - business/commercial |
YES - Safe for disposal if empty
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* accepted at HHW Events from businesses. Must call for an appointment (800) 207-8222 |
| Ink & Toner Cartridges - residential |
YES - Safe for disposal if empty YES - FREE RECYCLING ofcartridges containing ink |
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| Kegs | NO | Must be recycled through distributor. |
| Lawn Mowers | YES - Fuel powered units must be drained of all oil and gasoline. Electric powered units must have battery removed prior to recycling. | |
| Light ballasts * please read both YES/NO conditions at right to determine acceptability |
*YES - If bulbs are removed (ex. HID bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, etc) and Capacitor/Transformer is removed the light fixture itself is accepted as metals recycling. Capacitors and ballasts clearly marked "No-PCBs" can be accepted free of charge as E-waste. |
*NO - Ballasts and Capacitors (unlabeled or containing PCBs) accepted at HHW events only. |
| Light Bulbs (incandescent, halogen, LED & *non-mercury containing bulbs) |
YES - Safe for disposal in regular trash container. (LED traffic lights require disposal) |
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| Liquid waste (PDF) | YES - call the landfill prior to hauling for acceptance criteria | |
| Manure | YES - for disposal (includes straw / hay bedding mixed with manure) |
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| Mattresses | YES - (Daily for free recycling) | |
| Medical waste (sharps, including needles, lancets, test strips, etc) |
NO |
*accepted at HHW events" |
| Medical waste (pharmaceuticals) |
NO - Do not flush pharmaceuticals down drains |
*accepted at HHW Events |
| Medical waste (treated) | *YES - call the landfill for approval information | |
| Medical waste (untreated) | NO | NO - Contact Yolo County Environmental Health for proper disposal |
| Mercury (thermometers, switches, medical dilators, medical weighted tubing, blood pressure meters, dental amalgam, pressure gauge, vacuum gauge, novelties including flashing athletic shoes, shoes, jewelry, singing greeting cards, etc.) | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
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Mercury thermostats |
YES - FREE RECYCLING | Mercury Thermostat Collection Act (PDF) |
| Metal scrap | YES | |
| Microwaves | YES - FREE RECYCLING | |
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Mixed Recyclables (plastic, glass containers, aluminum cans, tin cans, clean foil & trays, aseptic, juice box type containers ) |
YES - FREE RECYCLING #1, #2, #5, and #7 okay |
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* Mixed Recyclable EXCLUSIONS: #6 - Styrofoam trays & carry out containers #4 - film plastics such as bags/plastic wrap #3 - PVC pipe |
* FOR DISPOSAL ONLY mirrors, window glass and light bulbs
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| Neon bulbs/lights | YES | Businesses pay a fee and must be pre-approved before disposing of bulus/lights |
| Newspaper | YES - FREE RECYCLING | |
| Oil | YES - FREE RECYCLING 15 gallon limit - Motor oil , transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, kerosene, differential fluid, diesel fuel and diesel oil (5-gallon or less sized containers required to reduce spillage when pouring oil into tank) |
NO CHLORINATED SOLVENTS/FLUIDS (ie brake cleaner, power steering fluid), Brake fluids, Transformer fluids |
| Oil filters | YES - FREE RECYCLING | |
| Ovens | YES | |
| Paint (latex and acrylic water based) |
YES - Must be sealed with no leaks, must have original label and be easily identifiable as latex paint |
Unlabeled, unreadable, or corroded containers *accepted at HHW Events |
| Paint (oil based) -business/commercial |
*accepted at HHW Events Must call for an appointment (800) 207-8222 |
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| Paint (oil based) -residential |
YES - Must be sealed with no leaks, have original label, and be easily identifiable as oil based paint | Unlabeled, unreadable, or corroded containers *accepted at HHW Events |
| Paint (dried paint cans) | YES | |
| Pallets | YES | |
| Paper (mixed) |
YES - FREE RECYCLING of junk mail, |
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| PCB-containing materials (capacitors, ballasts, electrical transformers, transformer components) |
NO |
*accepted at HHW Events |
| PCP treated wood (PDF), pressure treated wood | YES - Limited acceptability, small lengths 5' or less, disassembled/separated |
Large quantities - contact Recology Hay Road Landfill (800) 208-2370 |
| Pesticide containers plastic | (see agricultural plastics) | |
| Pesticide containers (metal) | (see agricultural plastics) | |
| Pesticide containers (fumi-cel packs) |
(see agricultural plastics) | |
| Plastic beverage containers | (see mixed recyclables) | |
| Plastic carry-out bags | YES - for disposal only | Recycling drop-off bins located at supermarkets and large retail stores |
| Plastic lumber | YES - for disposal only | |
| Plastic, Rigid Plastics (toys, buckets, bins, flower pots, ice chests, lawn furniture, etc.) | YES - FREE RECYCLING |
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| Poisons | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Pool chemicals | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Propane tanks up to 23.6 gallons (20#-100#) |
(see cylinders) | |
| PVC (commercial pipe ONLY) |
Free recycling MAY be available with prior approval, otherwise for disposal | |
| Radioactives, decommissioned materials |
NO | NO - Contact Yolo County Environmental Health for proper disposal |
| Railroad ties (PDF) | YES - Limited acceptability, small lengths 5' or less, disassembled/separated |
Large quantities - contact Recology Hay Road Landfill (800) 208-2370 |
| Refrigerators | YES - Must be empty of food and must stand the refrigerator upright when removing from your vehicle. | |
| Roofing tiles |
YES - INERT WASTE RATE - Used |
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| Septic waste (PDF) | YES - call the landfill prior to hauling for acceptance criteria | |
| Sharps | (see Medical Waste) | |
| Smoke detectors, household | YES - residents are encouraged to return them to the manufacturer for disposal due to certain smoke detectors containing small amounts of radioactive material. At this time, the County can accept them from residents since they are exempt from the regulations prohibiting disposal. Please pull out and recycle the battery. | |
| Sod | YES - mixtures of sod, dirt, weeds |
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| Soda Ash | NO | *accepted at HHW Events |
| Soil (PDF) | YES - call the landfill prior to hauling for approval information | |
| Solar Devices |
YES - vinyl pool solar heating systems |
Small units such as garden lights or calculators accepted daily at no charge through the E-waste program . |
| Solar Panels |
NO - High levels of lead and cadmium prohibit landfill disposal of panels |
*accepted for a fee at HHW Eventsonly Businesses must make an appointment. |
| Steel cans | (see mixed recyclables) | |
| Stumps, tree rounds greater than 12” diameter and 12” in length, Palm | YES - for disposal only | |
| Styrofoam (#6 meat trays & carry-out containers, packing peanuts, or blocks) | YES - for disposal only | For information on polystyrene recycling, call (800) 828-2214 |
| Tanning Bed | YES - fluorescent bulbs, ballasts and capacitors must be removed for acceptance | *items removed also accepted at HHW Events |
| Tiles, floor (ceramic, porcelain, stone) | YES - accepted daily for recycling | |
| Tiles, roofing (concrete, asphalt, wood with tar paper) |
YES - for disposal only | |
| Tiles, vinyl | YES - for disposal only | |
| Tin cans | (see mixed recyclables) | |
| Tire rims only | YES - (metal scrap) | |
| Tires (auto, truck, or motorcycle) | YES - with or without rims limit 9 without a permit |
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| Tires (small) |
YES - FREE RECYCLING |
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| Toilets/sinks (porcelain) |
YES - FREE RECYCLING, limit 3 (4 or more at concrete rate) |
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| Toner/ink | (see Ink/Toner above) | |
| Transmission fluid, Transmission oil |
YES - FREE RECYCLING | |
| Trash compactors | YES | |
| Vehicles | NO |
See DMV website - How to Dispose of a Vehicle... To Donate your vehicle see: DMV Website - Car Donations |
| Vitamins | YES |
*Liquid vitamins in large quantities, call the landfill prior to hauling |
| Washers | YES | |
| Water filtration unit | YES - water must be drained | |
| Water heaters | YES | |
| Water softener | YES - softener units and salts accepted for disposal | |
| Wood | YES - lumber, pallets, crating, fencing, trim blocks, plywood, particleboard, decking and other clean wood products | |
Disclaimer: Information listed is subject to change. For more details please call the Yolo County Central Landfill at
(530) 666-8729 and press "0" to speak with an attendant .