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Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (San Jose Environmental Innovation Center)

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.

Address
1608 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose, CA 95133
Hours
Not listed by the source
Who can use it
Not stated by the source
Cost
Free appointments for residents
Appointment
Required
Phone
408-299-7300
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program at 408-299-7300 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)Paints (dry or wet), petroleum-based products, polishes and gasoline; acids, bases, batteries and drain clog remover; poisons, pesticides, gardening chemicals, ammonia and solvents; pool chemicals, hydrogen peroxide, iodine and perchlorates; e-waste, propane, helium, small oxygen tanks, smoke detectors, fluorescent lamps and sharps; motor oil and oil filters

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Medications

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

The source does not state residency rules.

Map

Nearby alternatives

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FAQ

Who can use Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (San Jose Environmental Innovation Center)?

The source does not state residency rules. Call 408-299-7300 before you go.

Is it free?

Free appointments for residents

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Paints (dry or wet), petroleum-based products, polishes and gasoline.

What will they turn away?

Medications

Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.