Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste should NOT be disposed of in the trash or in the gutter. Hazardous waste disposed of in the trash poses a serious threat of injury to trash collectors and landfill operators. This kind of waste also creates environmental problems when disposed of improperly. For these reasons, disposal of hazardous waste is regulated and improper disposal is illegal. The penalties can be substantial.
Hazardous waste must be disposed of at designated locations and times. There are six household hazardous waste facilities in San Luis Obispo County. All household hazardous waste facilities accept up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste materials free of charge.
Chicago Grade Landfill 2290 Homestead Road, Templeton, CA | For more Information call: (805) 782-8530 Hours: Saturday 11am-3pm Map & Directions
Cold Canyon Landfill 2268 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA | For more Information call: (805) 782-8530 Hours: Friday and Saturday 11am – 3pm Map & Directions
Heritage Ranch Community Services District 4870 Heritage Road, Paso Robles, CA | For more Information call: (805) 782-8530 Hours: Friday 12pm – 2pm Map & Directions
Morro Bay Household Hazardous Waste Facility 160 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA | For more Information call: (805) 782-8530 Hours: Saturday 11am – 3pm Map & Directions
Nipomo Household Hazardous Waste Facility 509 Southland Street, Nipomo, CA | For more Information call: (805) 782-8530 Hours: Saturday 11am – 3pm Map & Directions
Paso Robles Landfill 9000 CA Hwy. 46 East, Paso Robles, CA | For more Information call: (805) 238-2028 Hours: Saturday 11am – 3pm Map & Directions
These facilities accept all household hazardous waste but can not accept radioactive, medical waste or explosives. The IWMA has separate programs for proper disposal of batteries, CFLs, fluorescent tubes, mercury thermostats, medicine, needles and sharps and paint. Empty containers may be discarded with your trash. For more information on proper disposal call (805) 782-8530 or click on the links above.
If you are a conditionally exempt small business and generate less than 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per calendar month, we can provide hazardous waste collection and disposal service for you. Learn more about hazardous waste management for businesses.
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