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Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (Clearlake, Quackenbush Resource Recovery)

Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Lake County Waste Solutions / Clearlake Waste Solutions in Clearlake, Lake County, California.

Date
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Location
16520 Davis St, Clearlake, CA
Hours
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Who can use it
Lake County residents; be prepared to show identification
Cost
Most items free for residents; businesses must make an appointment (707-234-6400) and pay a small fee
Appointment
Not stated
Phone
707-234-6400
Official page ↗Directions ↗
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Lake County Waste Solutions / Clearlake Waste Solutions at 707-234-6400 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 (lithium ion, automotive, household); oil and latex paint; solvents; gasoline; pesticides and herbicides; pool chemicals; oil and oil filters; fluorescent light tubes and CFLs; propane tanks 5 gallons and smaller; prescription medicines (non-narcotic); mercury thermometers and thermostats; bleaches and dyes; photography chemicals; cell phones; acids; corrosives; sharps; artists supplies; antifreeze; toxic cleaners

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Explosives; ammunition; radioactive materials; propane tanks over 5 gallons; compressed gas cylinders (oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide); narcotics; medical waste

Limits

Quantity limitsUp to 15 gallons of household hazardous waste and 15 gallons of paint per car; up to 60 linear feet of fluorescent tubes; propane tanks up to 5 gallons

Rules and residency

Who can use itLake County residents; be prepared to show identification
Note from the sourceStay in your vehicle with the engine off and wait for instructions.

Directions

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Nearby alternatives

Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

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FAQ

Who can use Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (Clearlake, Quackenbush Resource Recovery)?

Lake County residents; be prepared to show identification

Is it free?

Most items free for residents; businesses must make an appointment (707-234-6400) and pay a small fee

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 707-234-6400 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil and latex paint. Limit: Up to 15 gallons of household hazardous waste and 15 gallons of paint per car.

What will they turn away?

Explosives; ammunition; radioactive materials; propane tanks over 5 gallons; compressed gas cylinders (oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide); narcotics; medical waste

Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: not geocoded. See something out of date? Report a correction.