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Palo Alto household hazardous waste Station

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Palo Alto Public Works in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California.

Address
2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Hours
Every Sat 9-11 am; first Friday of each month 3-5 pm; closed Nov 28 and Dec 26, 2026, Jan 1-2, 2027
Who can use it
Palo Alto residents; show a driver license or vehicle registration
Cost
Free
Appointment
Not required
Phone
650-496-5910
Official page ↗Directions ↗
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Palo Alto Public Works at 650-496-5910 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)Latex and oil-based paint, aerosol cans, paint thinners and solvents, propane, butane, MAPP and helium cylinders, lubricants, motor oil and filters, antifreeze, gasoline, car batteries, brake cleaners and degreasers, fluorescent bulbs, tubes and ballasts, LED bulbs, household batteries, lithium batteries, small electronics with embedded batteries, mercury thermometers and thermostats, cleaners, cooking oil, medications (no controlled substances), sharps in a rigid container, pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, fire extinguishers, e-cigarettes and vapes, bagged asbestos, road flares

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)TVs, monitors and electronics without batteries, cylinders over 5 gallons, radioactive and infectious waste, controlled substances, explosives, marine flares, fireworks, ammunition, treated wood

Limits

Quantity limits15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit, containers 5 gallons or smaller

Rules and residency

Who can use itPalo Alto residents; show a driver license or vehicle registration

Map

Open in Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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FAQ

Who can use Palo Alto household hazardous waste Station?

Palo Alto residents; show a driver license or vehicle registration

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required, according to the official page.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Latex and oil-based paint, aerosol cans, paint thinners and solvents, propane, butane, MAPP and helium cylinders, lubricants, motor oil and filters, antifreeze, gasoline, car batteries, brake cleaners and degreasers, fluorescent bulbs, tubes and ballasts, LED bulbs, household batteries, lithium batteries, small electronics with embedded batteries, mercury thermometers and thermostats, cleaners, cooking oil, medications (no controlled substances), sharps in a rigid container, pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, fire extinguishers, e-cigarettes and vapes, bagged asbestos, road flares.

What will they turn away?

TVs, monitors and electronics without batteries, cylinders over 5 gallons, radioactive and infectious waste, controlled substances, explosives, marine flares, fireworks, ammunition, treated wood

Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: OpenStreetMap Nominatim. See something out of date? Report a correction.