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Recology Butte Colusa Counties Transfer Station - Household Hazardous Waste

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Recology Butte Colusa Counties in Oroville, Butte County, California.

Address: 2720 S 5th Ave, Oroville, CA 95965
Hours: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Who can use it: Residential customers of Recology Butte Colusa Counties (Chico, Colusa, Oroville, Williams, Butte County, Colusa County); proof of residency such as a utility bill
Cost: Free to residential customers
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 530-533-5868

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Recology Butte Colusa Counties at 530-533-5868 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)Flammables (dry or wet paint, petroleum-based products, polishes); corrosives (acids, bases, batteries, drain clog remover); toxics (poisons, pesticides, gardening chemicals, ammonia, solvents); propane, helium, small oxygen tanks, aerosol cans, smoke detectors; electronics; fluorescent bulbs and tubes

What they won’t take

The source does not list excluded items.

Limits

Quantity limitsUp to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit

Rules and residency

Who can use itResidential customers of Recology Butte Colusa Counties (Chico, Colusa, Oroville, Williams, Butte County, Colusa County); proof of residency such as a utility bill

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FAQ

Who can use Recology Butte Colusa Counties Transfer Station - Household Hazardous Waste?

Residential customers of Recology Butte Colusa Counties (Chico, Colusa, Oroville, Williams, Butte County, Colusa County); proof of residency such as a utility bill

Is it free?

Free to residential customers

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 530-533-5868 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Flammables (dry or wet paint, petroleum-based products, polishes).

Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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