4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 1-800-646-1431

The Solution to Pollution Eligible Communities What HHW is Accepted What HHW is NOT Accepted Packing and Transport Hours of Operation Directions to Facility Frequently Asked Questions Disposal Information for Small Businesses

The Solution to Pollution Hazardous waste generated by residents and businesses is reaching our waterways through sewers, storm drains, and landfills, and it's polluting the local water environment. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility helps prevent this pollution through reuse, recycling, and proper disposal of hazardous waste. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) teamed up with Mt. View Sanitary District (MVSD) to build and operate the first permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility in Contra Costa County. The HHW Collection Facility is located adjacent to CCCSD's wastewater treatment plant in Martinez, California, south of Solano Way from Highway 4. Hazardous waste generated from households in the central Contra Costa County area is accepted at no charge upon drop-off. Small businesses will be charged an administration fee of $20 and a nominal disposal fee, based on the type and quantity of waste to be disposed. For more information take a look at our Small Business Brochure or call 1-800-646-1431. To keep hazardous waste disposal to a minimum, the HHW Collection Facility offers a reuse program that allows residents and businesses to take usable products such as unused paint, automotive products, and household cleaners at no charge. Paint, antifreeze, used motor oil, and car batteries are recycled offsite. To help "close the recycling loop," the facility was constructed using materials containing recycled content --such as newspapers, plastic, and glass -- from community recycling programs. Learn more about: What household hazardous waste is Proper usage and storage of household products Pollution prevention resources and requirements for businesses Back to Index

Eligible Communities The facility is available to residents and businesses of the following central Contra Costa County communities: Alamo, Blackhawk, Clayton, Concord, Clyde, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and other Central County unincorporated areas within the service area. Wastes from outside this service area will not be accepted. Click here for disposal information for other Contra Costa County areas. Back to Index

What HHW is Accepted
Household Cleaning Products & Items	Automotive Care Products	Paint & Paint-Related Products	Home, Garden, & Misc. Products	Personal Care Products
liquid cleaners upholstery cleaners oven cleaners furniture polish tub & tile cleaners mercury thermometers mercury switches fluorescent tubes* household batteries (all)* propane cylinders (5 gal. or less) ballasts pool chemicals chlorine bromine cooking oil fire extinguishers aerosol sprays	motor oil car batteries brake fluid transmission fluid antifreeze gasoline waxes polishes car cleaners car paints refrigerants grease degreasers solvents wheel cleaners road flares	paints stains varnishes water  repellants glazes wax wood oils aerosol paints thinners coatings paint additives curatives epoxy resins wall paper pastes adhesives wall paper removers paint removers asbestos (special disposal requirements)	grouts cements caulking sealants fertilizers pesticides herbicides ant stakes	shampoos hair sprays hair care products lotions perfumes/ colgnes

* Labed as universal waste, and illegal to dispose of in trash as of 02/08/2006

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What HHW Is NOT Acceptable

Medical waste, Sharps (needles, scalpels, etc.) and Medications PDF on Sharps disposal For mailback sharps disposal, please visit the following websites Stericycle Biomedical Waste Solutions Waste Management (choose "Products" from website menu) Sharps, Inc. Proper medical waste disposal Waste contaminated with PCBs at more than 50 ppm (fluorescent light ballasts containing PCBs will be accepted) Radioactive material (contact County Health Department) Explosive waste (including ammunition, picric acid, and fireworks) (contact local law enforcement agency) Unlabeled or unknown compressed gas cylinders (propane accepted) (contact local gas suppliers) E-waste (for information on e-waste disposal see the California Integrated Waste Management Board's website Contra Costa County Community Development website Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority's website Treated Wood Waste Norcal Waste Systems 6426 Hay Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687, (707) 678-4718 Waste Management Altamont Landfill 10840 Altamont Pass Rd, Livermore, CA 94550, (800) 449-6349

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Packing and Transport Please follow these guidelines when preparing to drop off HHW at the facility: Materials must be packaged in sturdy, non-leaking containers no larger than 5 gallons. Original containers are recommended. Small, leaking containers can be individually placed in ziploc bags. Larger containers should be placed in separate, covered, and non-leaking containers for transport. Five gallon plastic buckets are available at most hardware stores and make good transporting containers. State regulations limit the transportation of HHW to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per visit. Individual containers are limited to a 5 gallon capacity. There are no limitations on the number of visits per day. Back to Index Hours of Operation Residents: Drop off Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Re-use Room Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Businesses: Tuesday through Saturday by appointment only. To request an appointment please call 1(800) 646-1431   Closed Sundays & Mondays The Facility will be closed on the following holidays: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - Lincoln's Birthday Friday, July 4, 2008 - Independence Day Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Veteran's Day Thurs. and Fri, November 27-28, 2008- Thanksgiving December 24, 2008 - January 1, 2009 - Christmas and New Years Back to Index

Directions to Facility The facility is located at the intersection of Highway 4 and Interstate 680 at CCCSD's treatment plant site. See map for visual and written directions. Back to Index

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is household hazardous waste? What will happen when customers arrive at the HHW Collection Facility? What happens to used oil? What happens to household hazardous waste after it leaves the facility? Why is a decontamination area necessary? What types of products are available in the Reuse Room? Why must household hazardous waste be tested? What is bulking, and which materials need to be bulked? Why is it necessary to sort household hazardous waste? How is household hazardous waste sorted? Back to Index

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