Ramshorn Transfer Station (antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Sierra County Public Works in Downieville, Sierra County, California.
- Address
- 1 Ramshorn Rd, Downieville, CA 95936
- Hours
- Not listed by the source
- Who can use it
- Sierra County residents
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 530-289-3201
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Sierra County Public Works at 530-289-3201 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)Antifreeze; batteries; used oil and oil filters; paint (house paint, primers, stains, sealers, shellac and varnish); electronic waste (free for residents)
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itSierra County residents
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 14 mi away · County Road 528, Sierra City, CA 96125Who can use it: Sierra County residents
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- Permanent drop-off · 35 mi away · 2720 S 5th Ave, Oroville, CA 95965Who can use it: Residential customers of Recology Butte Colusa Counties (Chico, Colusa, Oroville, Williams, Butte County, Colusa County); proof of residency such as a utility bill
- Permanent drop-off · 38 mi away · 1 Garbage Pit Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118Who can use it: Sierra County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 41 mi away · 900 Cabin Creek Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Permanent drop-off · 43 mi away · 119 Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley, CA 95948Who can use it: Butte County households; bring a utility bill showing your address
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FAQ
Who can use Ramshorn Transfer Station (antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint)?
Sierra County residents
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 530-289-3201 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 530-289-3201 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint (house paint, primers, stains, sealers, shellac and varnish).
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
Coordinates: DTSC facility map. See something out of date? Report a correction.