Burrtec Waste and Recycling (Palm Desert)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services for the City of Palm Desert in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California.
- Address
- 41-800 Corporate Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
- Who can use it
- Palm Desert residents; bring a driver license or utility bill with your Palm Desert address
- Cost
- Free for residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 760-340-2113
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services for the City of Palm Desert at 760-340-2113 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)Household batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, halogen bulbs, mercury lamps, thermostats, mercury thermometers, non-empty aerosol cans, electronic waste
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itPalm Desert residents; bring a driver license or utility bill with your Palm Desert address
Note from the sourceUniversal waste and e-waste only. For paint, oil, chemicals and other HHW, Palm Desert residents can book free at-home pickup from Burrtec (760-340-2113).
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 6 mi away · 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 · Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2026Who can use it: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
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- Permanent drop-off · 9 mi away · 1100 Vella Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264Who can use it: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
- Permanent drop-off · 11 mi away · 70-100 Edom Hill Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
- Collection event · 11 mi away · 70-100 Edom Hill Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 · Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2026Who can use it: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 87011 Landfill Rd, Coachella, CA 92236
- Permanent drop-off · 1780 Agua Mansa Rd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509Who can use it: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
- Permanent drop-off · 512 N Langstaff St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530Who can use it: Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
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FAQ
Who can use Burrtec Waste and Recycling (Palm Desert)?
Palm Desert residents; bring a driver license or utility bill with your Palm Desert address
Is it free?
Free for residents
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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