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Household hazardous waste drop-off in San Diego County, California

In San Diego County, programs may be called HHW, household toxics or toxics roundup collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.

6 listings in Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, Ramona, San Diego. A county site may be open only to residents of that county or of member cities.

Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.

Listings in San Diego County

• Chula Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility

  1800 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA

  • Permanent drop-off
  • Other household hazardous waste

  Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. No appointment required. At the City of Chula Vista Public Works Center.

  Source: County of San Diego · checked November 9, 2026

• El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Facility

  925 O'Connor Street, El Cajon, CA

  • Permanent drop-off
  • Other household hazardous waste
  • Appointment required

  Hours: The county page says appointments at this Waste Management transfer-station facility are temporarily closed to unincorporated residents until further notice. City of El Cajon residents can call 619-287-5696 or schedule online.

  Source: County of San Diego · checked November 9, 2026

• Escondido Household Hazardous Waste Facility

  1044 West Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA

  • Permanent drop-off
  • Other household hazardous waste
  • Appointment required

  Hours: Appointments for unincorporated residents are available from 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. on select Saturdays; check the county appointment calendar. At the Escondido Disposal Transfer Station.

  Source: County of San Diego · checked November 9, 2026

• Ramona Household Hazardous Waste Facility

  324 Maple Street, Ramona, CA

  • Permanent drop-off
  • Other household hazardous waste
  • Appointment required

  Hours: Appointments are available on the first and third Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ramona Disposal Transfer Station.

  Source: County of San Diego · checked November 9, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (Miramar)

  5161 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA

  • Permanent drop-off
  • Paint
  • Household chemicals & cleaners
  • Used motor oil
  • Household batteries
  • Pesticides & garden chemicals
  • Fluorescent bulbs / CFLs
  • +1 more
  • Appointment required

  Hours: By appointment, Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 AM–3 PM (closed November 28, 2026)

  Source: City of San Diego Environmental Services · checked November 9, 2026

• San Diego County Household Hazardous Waste Pickup for Elderly or Disabled Residents

  San Diego, CA

  • Home pickup program
  • Other household hazardous waste
  • Appointment required

  Service area: Qualified elderly or disabled residents of unincorporated San Diego County

  Source: County of San Diego · checked November 9, 2026

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