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City of El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Facility (WM Transfer Station)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of El Cajon (Waste Management) in El Cajon, San Diego County, California.
- Address
- 925 O'Connor St, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Hours
- Not listed by the source
- Who can use it
- City of El Cajon residents by appointment; temporarily closed to unincorporated residents
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 619-287-5696
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of El Cajon (Waste Management) at 619-287-5696 before you load the car.
What you can bring
The source does not list accepted items for this program. Call before you go.
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 itCity of El Cajon residents by appointment; temporarily closed to unincorporated residents
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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- Permanent drop-off · 11 mi away · 5161 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111Who can use it: City of San Diego residents
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- Collection event · 12 mi away · Park Blvd and Presidents Way, San Diego, CA 92101 · Date: Sat, Dec 19, 2026
- Permanent drop-off · 1800 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911Who can use it: Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and unincorporated San Diego County residents; bring a California driver license, ID card or recent utility bill
- Home pickup
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FAQ
Who can use City of El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Facility (WM Transfer Station)?
City of El Cajon residents by appointment; temporarily closed to unincorporated residents
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 619-287-5696 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/recycling/hhw/chd_hhwfacilities.html
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/