Hazardous Waste Drop-off Centers
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Household Hazardous Waste:
Household hazardous waste includes antifreeze, auto batteries, motor oil, latex paint and other universal waste. Sacramento County residents can bring this waste to two County facilities free of charge:
North Area Recovery Station:
Materials delivered to the drop-off area cannot exceed a total liquid volume of 15-gallons or a total dry weight of 125 pounds (CA Code 25218-25218.12). View list of Acceptable and Unacceptable Materials for drop-off.
Kiefer Landfill:
Download Hazardous Waste Information
Packaging and Transporting Household Hazardous Waste:
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Keep products in their original containers. 
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Do not mix products.
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Make sure lids are tightly sealed.
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Label materials that are not in their original containers.
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Place leaking containers in a larger, plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
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Secure products upright in a cardboard box so they don't tip over during transport.
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Transport products in the back of a pick-up truck or in a car trunk. Ensure adequate ventilation if transported in car passenger compartment.
Businesses Hazardous Waste:
Hazardous waste generated by businesses classified as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG's) will be accepted in our facilities, by appointment. City of Sacramento business and apartment managers should call 916-379-0500 x 209 for information about hazardous waste disposal.
CESQG Definition:
By law, a CESQG is defined as a business that produces less than 220 pounds (approximately 27 gallons) of hazardous waste or 2.2 pounds of extremely hazardous waste per month.
CESQG Legal Transportation Limits:
The County can legally accept up to 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste or 2.2 pounds of extremely hazardous waste from a CESQG in one month. However, California State Law prohibits the transportation of more than five gallons or 50 pounds of hazardous waste without a hazardous waste hauler's license.
To transport more than five gallons or 50 pounds of hazardous waste to the facility, a transportation variance obtained by the Waste Management and Recycling from the State of California must be carried in the transporting vehicle. Such a variance will be provided to the CESQG when an appointment is made for disposal.
CESQG When/Where/How:
Hazardous waste must be transported in spill and leak proof containers, clearly labeled with their content. Containers cannot exceed five (5) gallons in capacity. CESQGs may make an appointment for any Wednesday of the month between the hours of 8:00 a.m.- noon by calling 876-9458.
The location for CESQG disposal is the North Area Recovery Station. Sacramento County will accept CESQG by appointment only with no exceptions. Interested parties must contact the CESQG Program Manager ay 916-876-9458 at least five (5) days in advance to schedule an appointment. Please note that all waste brought must be indicated by the generator with no deviations from the inventories initially provided. All payments must be made by check or money order at time of disposal. Make checks payable to: Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling.
CESQG Disposal Fees:
Fees are charged by the Department for various types of CESQG hazardous waste. Read full list of acceptable CESQG items.
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