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El Dorado Disposal Material Recovery Facility - Household Hazardous Waste
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by El Dorado Disposal in Placerville, El Dorado County, California.
- Address
- 4100 Throwita Way, Placerville, CA 95667
- Hours
- Fri-Sun 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- Not listed
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with El Dorado Disposal 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)Aerosol cans; batteries (non-lead and automobile); fluorescent tubes and bulbs; propane tanks (1 pound and 5 gallon); mercury; oil-based and water-based paint; pesticides; electronic waste
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limits15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip (state transport limit); containers 5 gallons or smaller
Rules and residency
The source does not state residency rules.
Note from the sourceCustomers stay in the vehicle; an attendant unloads the waste.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 4450 Roseville Rd, North Highlands, CA 95660
- Permanent drop-off · 33 mi away · 8491 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95826
- Permanent drop-off · 35 mi away · 14741 Wolf Mountain Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949Who can use it: Households; no appointment needed. Businesses by appointment (530-274-0120)
- Permanent drop-off · 2140 Ruth Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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FAQ
Who can use El Dorado Disposal Material Recovery Facility - Household Hazardous Waste?
The source does not state residency rules. Check with the program before you go.
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Check with the program to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based and water-based paint.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.eldoradodisposal.com/services/landfill-and-transfer-stations/household-hazardous-waste
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/