Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is collected within San Mateo County by appointment only. Call (650) 363-4718 or visit www.smhealth.org/hhw to make an appointment.
Questions only, call (650) 363-4305.
Some examples include:
- Oil-based paints
- Pesticides
- Cleaners
- Acids
- Corrosives
- Nickel-Cadmium/rechargeable batteries/cell phone
- Prescription drugs/Medicines are accepted at confidential drop-off containers located at the Pacifica Police Department at 2075 Coast Highway
Our Recycling Lot at 1046 Palmetto Ave., accepts the following:
- Fluorescent tubes
- Latex paints (water based) [Monday through Saturday 8am to 4pm]
- Car batteries
- Household batteries
- Motor oil [Monday through Saturday, 8-11:45am]
- Oil filters
- Antifreeze
- Cell phones
- Propane tanks with safety valve
- Cooking oil
- Tires ($5.00 fee each)
- Refrigerators ($35.00 fee each)
For more information, visit www.recycleworks.org or call the hotline at 1-888-442-2660.
For information on the disposal of medical waste, please visit click here.
