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Search for a collection center below for bring them in for proper disposal.

      Acceptable Materials for Proper Disposal
      • Automotive fluids (antifreeze, motor oil, etc.)
      • Batteries (home & car)
      • Cooking Oil
      • Cosmetics
      • E-Waste (televisions, computers, printers, etc.)
      • Fertilizers and Pesticides
      • Fuels
      • Herbicides
      • Household Cleaners
      • Medicines
      • Paint Products
      • Polishes and Waxes
      • Pool and Spa Chemicals
      • Propane Barbecue Tanks
      • Unused Road Flares
      Do NOT Bring
      • Ammunition and explosives
      • Asbestos
      • Biological materials
      • Business-generated materials
      • Compressed gas cylinders
      • Radioactive materials
      Do you have toxic items at home?

      Search for a collection center below for bring them in for proper disposal.

          Acceptable Materials for Proper Disposal
          • Automotive fluids (antifreeze, motor oil, etc.)
          • Batteries (home & car)
          • Cooking Oil
          • Cosmetics
          • E-Waste (televisions, computers, printers, etc.)
          • Fertilizers and Pesticides
          • Fuels
          • Herbicides
          • Household Cleaners
          • Medicines
          • Paint Products
          • Polishes and Waxes
          • Pool and Spa Chemicals
          • Propane Barbecue Tanks
          • Unused Road Flares
          Do NOT Bring
          • Ammunition and explosives
          • Asbestos
          • Biological materials
          • Business-generated materials
          • Compressed gas cylinders
          • Radioactive materials
          Resident Disposal Rules
          • Residency – You MUST be a San Bernardino County resident to drop off HHW at these locations.
          • Transport Limit – A maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds may be transported per vehicle, per trip.
          • Original Containers – Materials should be in original containers, except motor oil, fuels and antifreeze.
          • Keep It Simple – Do not combine types of waste, or mix oil-based paint with latex paint.
          • Seal It Up – Place your items in a sturdy box, preferably in their original, labeled containers. All containers should have lids, not leak and be protected from breakage.
          • Be Sure to Ask – If you want a container returned, like oil containers and boxes or crates used to transport materials, please notify the collection attendant in advance. Some containers may not be returnable.
          Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Oil Filters,
          and Paint (ABOP) Collection Facilities

          ABOP facilities accept the following household items only: Antifreeze, Batteries (automotive and household), Oil and Oil Filters, and Paint (latex only).

          Lucerne Valley
          Behind County Fire Station 8
          33269 Old Woman Springs Rd
          Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

          3rd Saturday of the month 
          9:00am–12:00pm 

          (Call 909-382-5401 to confirm)

           also accepts e-waste and sharps

          Directions

          Needles

          County Fire Station 18

          148808 Havasu Lake Road Needles, CA 92363

          1st Saturday of the month

          (Call 909-382-5401 to verify date)

          Directions
          Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Oil Filters, and Paint (ABOP) Collection Facilities

          ABOP facilities accept the following household items only: Antifreeze, Batteries (automotive and household), Oil and Oil Filters, and Paint (latex only).

          Lucerne Valley
          Behind County Fire Station 8
          33269 Old Woman Springs Rd
          Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

          3rd Saturday of the month
          9:00am–12:00pm

          Directions

          Needles
          112 Robuffa Street
          Needles, CA 02363

          Next open date: Oct 3, 2020
          Call 909.382.5401 to verify dates and hours
          Also accepts e-waste & sharps

          Directions
          Have More Questions?

          For more information and to confirm operation hours on Household Hazardous Waste, please call
          (800) OILYCAT or (909) 382-5401. You can also visit the County Fire Department’s Website.

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