Almost every home contains hazardous products that can harm human health or the environment if improperly handled. They are products used in cleaning, home improvements, automobile maintenance, lawn and garden care, hobbies, and a variety of other tasks.

For the protection of California's environment and the health and safety of its inhabitants, it is important to dispose of household hazardous waste in a manner that is safe and complies with California state laws.

2017 schedule to be posted in the future.


Recyclable Household Hazardous Waste
Recyclable household hazardous waste (RHHW) may be taken to Cal Sierra Transfer Station or Groveland Transfer Station. These wastes include:

Antifreeze Automotive batteries Computers Fluorescent lamps Household batteries Latex paint

Mercury-containing products such as thermometers and thermostats Miscellaneous electronic waste Products containing batteries or circuit boards

Rechargable batteries Televisions Used motor oil (without contamination) and used oil filters

There may be a gate fee.


Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste (HHW) has more extensive disposal requirements. These wastes must be brought to:

• A temporary household hazardous waste collection event
• The Tuolumne County Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

The Permanent Collection facility is open once a month by appointment only. Please call 209-533-5588 to schedule an appointment.

Qualifying small businesses may be able to use the options listed above, please call 209-533-5588.


What to Bring
From the garage and workshop:

Art supplies Brake fluid Contaminated motor oil Engine / brake parts cleaners

Gasoline Glues and adhesives Oil-based paints Photo chemicals Polishes

Solvents Thinners Waxes Wood preservatives

From the house:

Ammonia Bleach Furniture polish

Household cleaners Nail polish remover Non-empty aerosol cans

Oven cleaners Shoe polish

From the yard:

Compressed gas cylinders up to 5 gallons (propane)

Fungicides Insect repellants Pesticides

Pool chemicals Weed killers

What Not to Bring

Ammunition and explosives Asbestos Biological waste Large compressed gas cylinders

Marine flares Medical waste Non-hazardous waste PCB-containing waste

Radioactive waste Sharps Tires