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Salinas Valley Recycles Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (Salinas Valley Recycles) in Salinas, Monterey County, California.

Address: 1104 Madison Ln, Salinas, CA 93907
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-4:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am-4:00 pm; closed holidays
Who can use it: Not stated by the source
Cost: Not listed by the source
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 831-424-5520

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (Salinas Valley Recycles) at 831-424-5520 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)Aerosols (full spray cans); antifreeze and other auto products; auto batteries; household batteries; cleaners (bleach, drain openers, toilet cleaners); electronic waste; fluorescent light bulbs and tubes; latex and oil-based paint; pesticides, fertilizers and other garden chemicals; sharps; thermometers, thermostats and other mercury items; thinners and solvents; used motor oil and filters

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Explosives, radioactive material, drums, medical waste (sharps OK), unstable chemicals

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

The source does not state residency rules.

Note from the sourceThe former Sun Street facility is permanently closed; this is the new Madison Lane location.

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

ReGen Monterey (Monterey Regional Waste Management District)
Permanent drop-off · 7 mi away · 14201 Del Monte Blvd, Salinas, CA 93908
Who can use it: Residents of the ReGen Monterey service area; free
City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-off
Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 320 Harvest Drive (Gate 4), Watsonville, CA 95076
Who can use it: Watsonville residents within city limits (address verification) and small businesses
Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Buena Vista Landfill)
Permanent drop-off · 17 mi away · 1231 Buena Vista Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
San Benito County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (John Smith Road Landfill)
Collection event · 21 mi away · 2650 John Smith Rd, Hollister, CA 95023 · Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, Sat, Dec 19, 2026
Who can use it: Residents of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County; not businesses; proof of residency required
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility (household hazardous waste)
Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 605 Dimeo Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Billy Wright Landfill (household hazardous waste drop-off)
Permanent drop-off · 45 mi away · 17173 S Billy Wright Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635
Who can use it: Merced County residents

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FAQ

Who can use Salinas Valley Recycles Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility?

The source does not state residency rules. Call 831-424-5520 before you go.

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Call 831-424-5520 to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 831-424-5520 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: latex and oil-based paint.

What will they turn away?

Explosives, radioactive material, drums, medical waste (sharps OK), unstable chemicals

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

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