Zero Waste Sonoma Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Central Disposal Site)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Zero Waste Sonoma in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California.
- Address
- 500 Mecham Rd, Building 5, Petaluma, CA 94952
- Hours
- Thu-Sat 7:30 am-2:30 pm; closed Dec 20, 2026 through Jan 4, 2027
- Who can use it
- Sonoma County residents; ID required
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 707-795-2025
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
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.
- Permanent drop-off · 16 mi away · 7576 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945Who can use it: Novato residents; businesses by appointment
- Permanent drop-off · 27 mi away · 889A Devlin Rd, American Canyon, CA 94503
- Permanent drop-off · 27 mi away · 565 Jacoby St, San Rafael, CA 94901Who can use it: Marin residents except Novato
- Permanent drop-off · 30 mi away · 101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond, CA 94801Who can use it: Residents of Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, North Richmond, Pinole, Port Costa, Richmond, Rodeo, San Pablo and Tormey
- Permanent drop-off · 36 mi away · 7501 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530Who can use it: Residents of the RecycleMore area (El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and nearby unincorporated communities) with proof of residency; Kensington residents…
- Permanent drop-off · 36 mi away · 2400 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510Who can use it: Benicia residents; bring a driver license with a Benicia address
- Home pickup
All programs in Sonoma County →
FAQ
Who can use Zero Waste Sonoma Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Central Disposal Site)?
Sonoma County residents; ID required
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 707-795-2025 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
What will they turn away?
Explosives or ammunition; radioactive materials; biological or medical waste (except syringes); controlled substances; electronics (taken at transfer stations); compressed gas cylinders other than 20-pound BBQ and 1-pound propane; treated wood
- zerowastesonoma.gov/recycle-dispose/residents/household-hazardous-waste-facility
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/