HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) (714) 960-8861

Household Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet 2018

The Public Works Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) program responds to incidents in the city involving the discharge of hazardous substances on or near the public right-of-way or other public property. Hazardous materials include such substances as paint, plaster and building materials; motor oil and other automotive fluids; pool chemicals and diatomaceous earth. The HAZMAT team provides emergency clean-up response to keep hazardous substances out of our streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains and, ultimately, our ocean. The HAZMAT crew works closely with Fire Department personnel to achieve a coordinated effort on hazardous material incident response.

For inquiries or to request service, please contact the Public Works Maintenance Division at (714) 960-8861. Click on the link for business hours and after-hours emergency information.

Household Hazardous Waste

Televisions, computer monitors, fluorescent tubes, prescriptions, household batteries, automotive fluids, paints, and household cleaning products are all examples of hazardous waste which are commonly found in homes, garages, and storage sheds. These items may NOT be placed in the trash, and trash containing them will not be collected.

Residents may drop off these hazardous wastes for FREE at the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. This center is conveniently and centrally located here in Huntington Beach at Republic Services .

17121 Nichols St., Gate 6
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Closed Sundays, Mondays, holidays, and when raining
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Sorry, but business waste is not accepted. Please call the County of Orange at (714) 834-4000 for more specific information about collection center operation.

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