Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be “household hazardous waste” or “HHW.” Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.

Residential household hazardous waste may be taken to Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers in San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, and Irvine locations. Huntington Beach is temporarily closed for planned construction improvements. The San Juan Capistrano Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is co-located at the Prima Deshecha Landfill.

When transporting Household Hazardous Waste the following restrictions apply:

• 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.

Information on locations and what is accepted can be found at www.oclandfills.com/hazardous-waste. The collection centers are free to residents, open Tuesday – Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Business hazardous waste referrals may be found www.oclandfills.com/hazardous-waste/business-hazardous-waste-referrals.

General information on California state guidelines for hazardous debris removal may be found www.calrecycle.ca.gov/disaster/wildfires

The below County landfills may accept non-hazardous disaster debris from OC Residents and businesses during regular operating hours. Please note that the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill is for commercial disposal only. Commercial customers must possess a business license or have an established account.

Residents should notify the fee station attendant when bringing disaster debris for safe and proper disposal and reporting

Olinda Alpha Landfill, Brea – Commercial and general public 

Monday through Saturday 

6 a.m. – 7 a.m. Transfer trucks only 

7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Commercial and general public 

Frank. R. Bowerman Landfill, Irvine – Commercial only, no public disposal 

Monday through Saturday 

7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Commercial haulers only 

4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Transfer trucks only 

Public compost pickup – open for scheduled appointments (oclandfills.com/compost) 

Prima Deshecha Landfill, San Juan Capistrano – Commercial and general public 

Monday through Saturday 

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commercial and general public 

Residents should check with their local waste hauler or service providers for guidelines on disposal of disaster related debris. Please follow guidelines provided by your hauler or service provider regarding hazardous material disposal. 

If you live in Coto De Caza, Modjeska, Silverado or Trabuco Canyon, Waste Management is your waste hauler and provides curbside pickup. Non-hazardous burned material can be disposed as trash in curbside bins. It is important to make sure the ashes have been cooled for 48 hours before being placed in a trash cart/bin to prevent a truck fire. Additionally, household hazardous materials should be disposed of at an approved HHW facility. 

Waste Management Customer service is available to address any questions related to operation delays and can be reached at (949) 642-1191.

See linked lists for contacts below, available at OCLandfills.com 

Residential haulers by City

Commercial haulers by City/Community

Riverside County landfills accept fire debris waste from structures if owners and contractors perform the following prior to removing and disposing of fire debris from damaged structures:

Remove and properly dispose of all retrievable hazardous components including household hazardous waste products and commercial hazardous waste chemicals. Visit www.rcwaste.org/business-hazardous-waste and the www.rcwaste.org/hhw for more information.

Obtain an asbestos clearance from a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) and file a notification for demolition/renovation of asbestos materials, if necessary, pursuant to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403. More information on notification requirements for demolition/renovation of asbestos materials can be found on http://www.aqmd.gov/ or by calling the agency directly at (909) 396-2000.

For assistance, questions, or guidance on debris management contact CR&R at (800) 755-8112 or email questions to customerservice@crrmail.com. 

For asbestos related questions or guidance, please contact Riverside County Department of Waste Resources at: (951) 486-3200 or email questions to waste-approval@rivco.org. 

Orange County has established a website with information regarding available resources, services and referrals available at OCgov.com/Recovery