This fall, we invite Orange County residents to join us in recycling your leftover paint. From November 1 to November 27, 2024, the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCC) offers residents a convenient easy way to drop off paint, primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings at one of our collection centers in Anaheim, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and San Juan Capistrano.
When: November 1 – November 27, 2024
Days: Open Tuesday – Saturday Only
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
HHWCC Locations:
Anaheim Collection Center: 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, 92806
Huntington Beach Collection Center: 17121 Nichols Lane, 92647, Gate 6 (temporarily closed and will reopen in November)
Irvine Collection Center: 6411 Oak Canyon, 92618
San Juan Capistrano Collection Center: 32250 Avenida La Pata, 92675
For your safety, please observe the following regulations in preparing for your visit to the HHWCC:
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers can only accept waste from Orange County residents. Waste will not be accepted from businesses, churches, schools, nonprofit organizations or government agencies.
A maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds may be transported per vehicle, per trip (Department of Transportation Requirement). It is illegal to exceed these limits.
Containers larger than five gallons will not be accepted.
Containers will NOT be returned, except for oil containers, upon request.
Materials must be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels and antifreeze).
All containers must have lids, be sturdy, non-leaking, labeled and protected from breakage.
