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Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station household hazardous waste Facility

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Sacramento Recycling & Solid Waste in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.

Address
8491 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95826
Hours
Tue-Sat 8 am-5 pm
Who can use it
Not stated by the source
Cost
Free for residents (fees may apply for small and medium e-waste)
Appointment
Not required
Phone
916-379-0500
Official page ↗Directions ↗
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Sacramento Recycling & Solid Waste at 916-379-0500 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)Most products labeled danger, caution, warning, flammable or poison: paint, solvents, cleaners, pesticides, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane cylinders, sharps, electronic waste

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Asbestos, industrial gas cylinders (except propane), business waste without an appointment, explosives, ammunition, infectious and medical waste (except sharps), PCBs, radioactive materials

Limits

Quantity limits15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip; leak-proof, labeled containers

Rules and residency

The source does not state residency rules.

Note from the sourceFree Reuse Store for paints and cleaners next to the drop-off area.

Map

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FAQ

Who can use Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station household hazardous waste Facility?

The source does not state residency rules. Call 916-379-0500 before you go.

Is it free?

Free for residents (fees may apply for small and medium e-waste)

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required, according to the official page.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Most products labeled danger, caution, warning, flammable or poison: paint, solvents, cleaners, pesticides, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane cylinders, sharps, electronic waste.

What will they turn away?

Asbestos, industrial gas cylinders (except propane), business waste without an appointment, explosives, ammunition, infectious and medical waste (except sharps), PCBs, radioactive materials

Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.