Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility - Hayward
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (StopWaste) in Hayward, Alameda County, California.
- Address
- 2091 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
- Hours
- Thu-Fri 9:00 am-2:30 pm; Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm; closed Sun-Wed and major holidays
- Who can use it
- Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Cost
- Free for Alameda County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 800-606-6606
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (StopWaste) at 800-606-6606 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Batteries (household, rechargeable, lithium up to 5 lbs, automotive lead-acid); paint and coatings (latex, oil-based, stains, varnishes, thinners); electronics (computers, monitors, TVs, phones, microwaves); automotive products (motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline); garden and pest chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, pool chemicals); household cleaners (drain cleaners, oven cleaners, ammonia, bleach); fluorescent lighting (CFLs, tubes, ballasts, mercury bulbs); propane tanks 5 gallons or smaller; sharps in puncture-proof containers; aerosol cans
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Medications
Limits
Quantity limits15 gallons or 125 pounds total per trip; containers 5 gallons or 50 pounds maximum
Rules and residency
Who can use itAlameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
Note from the sourceMarine flares, fireworks and ammunition are taken at the Oakland, Livermore and Hayward sites only.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 10 mi away · 2100 East 7th St, Oakland, CA 94606Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 41149 Boyce Rd, Fremont, CA 94538Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Permanent drop-off · 14 mi away · 500 E Jamie Ct, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Permanent drop-off · 14 mi away · 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303Who can use it: Palo Alto residents; show a driver license or vehicle registration
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 32 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402Who can use it: San Mateo County residents; free appointment required
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134Who can use it: San Francisco residents
- Permanent drop-off · 5584 La Ribera St, Livermore, CA 94550Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
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FAQ
Who can use Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility - Hayward?
Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
Is it free?
Free for Alameda County residents
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint and coatings (latex, oil-based, stains, varnishes, thinners).
What will they turn away?
Medications
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.stopwaste.org/recycling-disposal/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste
- www.stopwaste.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/HHW%20Flyer.pdf
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/