Most household hazardous waste generated by Marin residents and businesses can be taken to the San Rafael Household Hazardous Waste Facility for safe recycling and disposal.
Residents and businesses from all Marin communities except Novato should use the San Rafael facility. Visit the facility website for accepted materials, hours, and disposal requirements.
Residents and businesses in Novato should use the Novato HHW Facility.
Residents of all Marin County communities except Novato may use the San Rafael Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
No appointment necessary.
Eligible Marin businesses (except those in Novato) may use the facility’s business hazardous waste program. Visit the facility website for program requirements and participation details.
Appointment required. Fees may apply.
The San Rafael Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts many household hazardous materials that cannot be placed in curbside collection carts. Visit the facility website for current acceptance information.
Novato residents and businesses should use the Novato Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Household Hazardous Waste Requires Safe Disposal Household hazardous waste must be taken to an approved collection facility. Placing hazardous waste in trash, recycling, or organics carts is illegal in California. Products such as paint, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides, and household chemicals can create fire, health, and environmental hazards if improperly disposed of.
