Upcoming collection events in California

Upcoming household hazardous waste collection events, soonest first. Most events serve only residents of the city or county that runs them, and many need an appointment, so call ahead.

• City of San Diego One-Day Used Oil, Battery and Bulb Collection Event (Balboa Park), 2026-10-24
  Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · San Diego, San Diego County · Park Blvd and Presidents Way, San Diego, CA 92101
• Eastern Plumas County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Intermountain Disposal)
  Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Portola, Plumas County · 530-832-4879
  Who can attend: Eastern Plumas County residents only; residents within the City of Portola cannot take part
• Riverside County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Corona
  Sat, Oct 24, 2026 (also Sun, Oct 25, 2026) · Corona, Riverside County · 400 S Vicentia Ave, Corona, CA 92882 · 951-486-3200
  Who can attend: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
• Tehama County / Red Bluff Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Collection
  Sat, Oct 24, 2026 (also Sat, Nov 14, 2026, Sat, Nov 28, 2026, Sat, Dec 12, 2026, Sat, Dec 26, 2026) · Red Bluff, Tehama County · 19995 Plymire Rd, Red Bluff, CA 96080 · 530-528-1103
  Who can attend: Tehama County residents and businesses only
• Unincorporated Val Verde Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Collection Event
  Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Castaic, Los Angeles County · 30300 Arlington St, Castaic, CA 91384 · 888-253-2652
  Who can attend: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
• City of Carson Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Collection Event
  Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Carson, Los Angeles County · 24501 Figueroa St, Carson, CA 90745 · 888-253-2652
  Who can attend: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
• Riverside County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Indio
  Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Indio, Riverside County · 83101 Avenue 45, Indio, CA 92201 · 951-486-3200
  Who can attend: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
• City of Covina Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Collection Event
  Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Covina, Los Angeles County · 303 S Glendora Ave, Covina, CA 91724 · 888-253-2652
  Who can attend: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
• City of Glendale Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Collection Event
  Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Glendale, Los Angeles County · 1259 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91206 · 888-253-2652
  Who can attend: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
• City of San Diego One-Day Used Oil, Battery and Bulb Collection Event (Vista Del Mar Middle School), 2026-11-14
  Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · San Diego, San Diego County · 4885 Del Sol Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154
• Riverside County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Moreno Valley
  Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Moreno Valley, Riverside County · 14310 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 · 951-486-3200
  Who can attend: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
• Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (Clearlake, Quackenbush Resource Recovery)
  Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (also Sat, Nov 21, 2026) · Clearlake, Lake County · 16520 Davis St, Clearlake, CA · 707-234-6400
  Who can attend: Lake County residents; be prepared to show identification
• Riverside County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Blythe
  Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Blythe, Riverside County · 1000 Midland Rd, Blythe, CA 92225 · 951-486-3200
  Who can attend: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
• San Benito County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (John Smith Road Landfill)
  Sat, Nov 21, 2026 (also Sat, Dec 19, 2026) · Hollister, San Benito County · 2650 John Smith Rd, Hollister, CA 95023 · 831-636-4170
  Who can attend: Residents of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County; not businesses; proof of residency required
• City of La Mesa and Lemon Grove Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (EDCO)
  Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · La Mesa, San Diego County · 8184 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942 · 619-287-5696 ext. 4270
  Who can attend: Incorporated City of La Mesa and Lemon Grove residents
• Riverside County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Cathedral City
  Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Cathedral City, Riverside County · 70-100 Edom Hill Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 · 951-486-3200
  Who can attend: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
• Riverside County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection - La Quinta
  Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · La Quinta, Riverside County · 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 · 951-486-3200
  Who can attend: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
• City of San Diego One-Day Used Oil, Battery and Bulb Collection Event (Balboa Park), 2026-12-19
  Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · San Diego, San Diego County · Park Blvd and Presidents Way, San Diego, CA 92101
• Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (Lakeport Transfer Station)
  Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Lakeport, Lake County · 230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport, CA 95453 · 707-234-6400
  Who can attend: Lake County residents; be prepared to show identification
• City of San Diego One-Day Used Oil, Battery and Bulb Collection Event (Black Mountain Rd), 2027-02-13
  Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · San Diego, San Diego County · 10440 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92126

Each event drops off this list once it is over. For permanent drop-off sites and home pickup, find your county.