Most household hazardous waste generated by Novato residents and businesses can be safely dropped off at the Novato Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
If you live outside Novato, use the San Rafael Household Hazardous Waste Facility instead.
Open several days each month. Check the facility's website for current dates and hours.
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.
