Residents    

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Many products found in your home contain hazardous substances that can potentially harm you or the environment when mishandled or improperly disposed. Hazardous products become hazardous “wastes” when we want to get rid of them. Either they are unusable or we don’t need them anymore. It is illegal and unsafe to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, on the ground or down storm drains.

Surprisingly, many common household products are hazardous. Such hazardous wastes include, but are not limited to: polishes & cleaners, drain openers, lighter fluids, unwanted medications, cosmetics, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, pesticides, pool chemicals, latex & oil-based paints, paint thinner & strippers, wood preservatives, grease & rust solvents, wood & metal cleaners, used oil & oil filters, antifreeze, transmission fluids, gasoline and fuel additives, carburetor cleaners, glues, cements, photo chemicals, and more.

Fortunately, there are many locations in Napa County where residents can dispose of household hazardous wastes for free. Please go to the Napa Recycling Guide for more information on the collection facilities in your area and the types of wastes accepted.