Vista household hazardous waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Vista in Vista, San Diego County, California.
- Address
- 1145 E Taylor St, Vista, CA 92084
- Hours
- Sat 9 am-3 pm; closed holiday weekends (2026: Nov 28, Dec 26; Jan 2, 2027)
- Who can use it
- Residents of Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Solana Beach, San Marcos and Carlsbad; proof of residency required
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 800-714-1195
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
The source does not list quantity 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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- Permanent drop-off · 24 mi away · 324 Maple St, Ramona, CA 92065Who can use it: Unincorporated San Diego County residents; proof of residency
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FAQ
Who can use Vista household hazardous waste Facility?
Residents of Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Solana Beach, San Marcos and Carlsbad; proof of residency required
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Household cleaners, drain and oven cleaners, polishes, disinfectants, automotive fluids and additives, starter fluid, radiator and transmission fluids, paint thinners and strippers, adhesives, paints, stains, varnishes, sealants, wood preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, batteries, fire extinguishers, nail polish remover, pool and photo chemicals, home-generated sharps, fluorescent bulbs, old and unused medicines, e-waste.
- www.vista.gov/departments/public-works/household-hazardous-waste
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/