Household Hazardous Materials Disposal

Where can I Properly Dispose of my Household Hazardous Materials?
Homeowners in the City of Huntington Beach can dispose of obsolete household hazardous materials through the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at:

Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (at Rainbow Environmental Services)


17121 Nichols Street, Gate 6
Huntington Beach, CA.
Information Line: (714) 834-6752

The facility is located off of Warner Avenue between Gothard Street and Beach Blvd. Hours are 9 AM - 3 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, closed on rainy days and major holidays. There's no charge to Orange County residents, but proof of county residency may be required when you drop off items.

What are Household Hazardous Materials?
Household hazardous materials are all the chemical products you have around your home that you no longer use. Some of the more common items include:

Why Can't I Dispose of Household Hazardous Materials with my Regular Trash?
There are four major reasons for this.

 

Tips for Transporting your Household Hazardous Materials:

How Can I Reduce the Hazardous Materials Around My Home?


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Contact Information

City of Huntington Beach
Fire Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
Phone: (714) 536-5411
Fax: (714) 374-1551
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