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Household Hazardous Waste
Allied Waste cannot accept household hazardous wastes
with your garbage. To dispose of household toxic products safely,
residents can call the San Mateo County Hazardous Waste Hotline at
650-363-4718. Household wastes that are categorized as "hazardous" include:
paints and thinners, varnishes and stains, pesticides and herbicides,
automotive products, cleaning products, furniture/metal polishes, Latex
Paint, antifreeze.
 These household hazardous waste can be disposed of at drop-off
sites several times each year. Residents can call the San Mateo County
Environmental Health Hazardous Waste Hotline to confirm dates and sites
for residential disposal of hazardous wastes. The number, again, is
650-363-4718. Appointments are required to minimize delays. The service
is free.
Free Drop off at Daly City, City Hall
Drop off your household hazardous waste (HHW) free of charge at
Daly
City City Hall (333
90th Street, Daly City) on the following date:
- Saturday, November 8th, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You must call (650) 363-4718 to make an appointment or visit events.smhealth.org/events to
schedule an appointment online.
The HHW Program accepts the following materials:
- Household batteries
 Latex paint- Fluorescent lamps
- Oil-based paints, varnishes and stains
- Paint thinner
- Household cleaners
- Aerosol spray cans
- Furniture and metal polishes
- Pesticides and garden chemicals
- Pool chemicals
- Photographic chemicals
- Art and hobby supplies
The HHW Program does NOT accept the following materials:
- Explosives or ammunition
- Medical/infectious wastes
- Radioactive wastes
- Compresses gasses (except propane for camping stoves or barbeques)
- Asbestos; Tires
- Appliances or electronic wastes
- Business wastes
- Construction wastes
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