Poway household hazardous waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Poway in Poway, San Diego County, California.
- Address
- 12325 Crosthwaite Cir, Poway, CA 92064
- Hours
- Sat 9 am-3 pm; closed holiday weekends (2026: Nov 28, Dec 26; Jan 2, 2027)
- Who can use it
- Poway residents; proof of residency (ID or current utility bill)
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 858-668-4710
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.
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Rules and residency
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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FAQ
Who can use Poway household hazardous waste Facility?
Poway residents; proof of residency (ID or current utility bill)
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Aerosol cans, cleaners, antifreeze, auto batteries, auto fluids, oil and filters, batteries, cooking oil, disinfectants, drain opener, electronics (TVs, monitors, phones, microwaves), fertilizers, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, furniture polish, gasoline, latex and oil-based paint, lighter fluid, oven cleaner, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane canisters, road flares, sharps, smoke detectors, solvents and thinners, thermometers, thermostats, treated wood up to 4 ft, varnishes.