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City of San Diego One-Day Used Oil, Battery and Bulb Collection Event (Balboa Park), 2026-10-24
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by City of San Diego Environmental Services in San Diego, San Diego County, California.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Location
- Park Blvd and Presidents Way, San Diego, CA 92101
- Hours
- 9:00 am-1:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- Not listed
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of San Diego Environmental Services 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)Oil, antifreeze, oil filters, auto batteries, household batteries and fluorescent bulbs
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
The source does not state residency rules.
Note from the sourceVenue: Balboa Park, Inspiration parking lot.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · under 1 mi away · Park Blvd and Presidents Way, San Diego, CA 92101 · Date: Sat, Dec 19, 2026
- Permanent drop-off · 2 mi away · 101 B Ave, Coronado, CA 92118Who can use it: Coronado residents
- Permanent drop-off · 8 mi away · 5161 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111Who can use it: City of San Diego residents
- Collection event · 8 mi away · 8184 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942 · Date: Sat, Dec 5, 2026Who can use it: Incorporated City of La Mesa and Lemon Grove residents
- Permanent drop-off · 12 mi away · 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
- Permanent drop-off · 12 mi away · 925 O'Connor St, El Cajon, CA 92020Who can use it: City of El Cajon residents by appointment; temporarily closed to unincorporated residents
- Home pickup
- Permanent drop-off · 324 Maple St, Ramona, CA 92065Who can use it: Unincorporated San Diego County residents; proof of residency
All programs in San Diego County →
FAQ
Who can use City of San Diego One-Day Used Oil, Battery and Bulb Collection Event (Balboa Park), 2026-10-24?
The source does not state residency rules. Check with the program before you go.
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Check with the program to check.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Non_Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.