No. All appliances designed to contain refrigerant are charged the rate in the fee schedule. Each appliance is checked by a certified technician to confirm that all refrigerants and oils are properly removed. Venting refrigerants to the atmosphere is illegal and does not decrease the cost.

Asbestos is accepted only during HHW events.  See "Asbestos" on the A-Z Waste Acceptability page for more information. 

Place used needles in an authorized red biohazard container. DO NOT PLACE WITH YOUR RECYCLABLES. Yolo County residents can bring sharps to the Household Hazardous Waste Events (free of charge). Please see the Home Generated Medical Waste (PDF) brochure for more information.

The California Department of Toxic Substance Control banned the disposal of fluorescent light bulbs in the trash beginning in February 2006.  See "Fluorescent Tubes & Bulbs" on the A-Z Waste Acceptability page.

Household batteries (such as alkaline batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, button batteries from watches) can be recycled at the YCCL, the ECC and at some participating local Longs Drug stores (free of charge). Rechargeable batteries (such as nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium ion (Li-ion), small sealed lead acid), motorcycle batteries and automotive batteries are accepted daily at the YCCL (free of charge). Go to Household Battery Drop Off Sites for more information.

Empty paint cans or cans with hardened paint can be placed in the garbage but first, remove all covers. Yolo County residents can bring latex paint for a convenience fee (PDF) to the YCCL during normal operating hours. All latex paint must be sealed, must not be leaking, must have original labels and be easily identifiable as latex paint. All other paints, stains, etc., must be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Events (free of charge for residents). For more information see "Paint" on the A-Z Waste Acceptability page.

Empty propane tanks can be disposed of at your local propane gas vendor or Yolo County residents can bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Events (free of charge).

No. However if your business qualifies as a Small Quantity Generator, you can make an appointment to dispose of business hazardous waste for a fee.

Yes. The YCCL and ECC are supported by tipping fees from customers and program grants. No tax dollars fund the landfill.

No. It is neither safe nor legal to take things from the YCCL or ECC. Permit regulations prohibit scavenging onsite and it can be dangerous.

Yolo County residents can call the City of Sacramento’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (916) 379-0500 for more information.