Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

HHW Hotline (530) 295-4100

El Dorado County, Environmental Management conducts Household Hazardous Waste Collection for County residents.

The event below is now full, and no more appointments will be taken at this time

Please check back after 3/24/25 for information regarding April's collection event

~~Saturday, March 22nd from 9 am to 12 pm~~

Northside Elementary School
860 Cave Valley Rd., Cool
By Appointment Only

Please email hhw@edcgov.us or call 530-621-5300 to schedule an appointment.

All normal limits and restrictions apply – 15 gallons or 125 pounds per household, the limit of 10 fluorescent bulbs per household, no business waste accepted, and no out-of-county waste accepted; please bring proof of residency to your appointment.

No-Contact HHW Drop-Off

The following procedures have been implemented for the HHW events. Please read and follow these instructions for no-contact drop-off:

The facility is now open by appointment only; appointments can be requested by calling (530) 621-5300 or emailing a request to hhw@edcgov.us. Participants will be sent a confirmation email prior to the collection event with their appointment time. The facility is now open by appointment only; appointments can be made by calling (530) 621-5300 or emailing a request to hhw@edcgov.us. Appointments are required to ensure that EMD stays within the permitted amount of waste collected and to minimize traffic control.
HHW Drop-off is for El Dorado County residents only. Proof of residency is required.
Hours of operation will remain the same, 9 am to 12 pm. Collection events will only take place on scheduled Saturdays, please check the county website for updated information regarding upcoming days of operation. Event cancellations due to weather, holidays, or other emergencies are still in effect. Normal load limits and restrictions will also remain unchanged. “
When you arrive at the site, STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE. It is state law and part of our protection plan to help ensure non-contact drop-off, our attendants will unload your car for you.
For the time being, we are limiting appointments to the first 60 applicants per HHW event, or until full. (This number is subject to change as the events are refined)
The HHW events are appointment-only, any resident that arrives without an appointment will be turned away. However, you can always utilize the HHW collection site/materials recovery facility at 4100 Throwita Way, Placerville, CA - Friday-Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information on that site, call (530) 626-4141.

The Following Items are Accepted.

Paint: latex, water- and oil-based paints (paint cans should be consolidated. Empty dry cans can be disposed of in your regular garbage bin).
Used motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze, brake fluid, and other motor vehicle liquids.
Solvents and paint removers.
Adhesives and sealants.
Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
Photo processing chemicals.
Household cleaners.
Pool chemicals.
Aerosol cans.
Home-generated sharps (must be in an approved sharp container).
Over-the-counter pharmaceuticals (no controlled substances(PDF, 107KB) are accepted).
Universal Waste:
- Batteries (all types),
- fluorescent lights (limit 10 per trip)
- mercury-containing devices.
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Most products labeled CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER, or POISON.

There are limits on the amounts of household hazardous waste you can legally transport:

You may transport up to 15 gallons or 125 lbs. of waste per household.
Remember to place all items in the trunk and away from all passengers. Do not commingle any household hazardous waste products.
Wastes should be in the original containers.

If you have any questions, please contact El Dorado County Environmental Management at (530) 621-5300.