Make an Appointment for Free Household Hazerous Waste Drop Off Event in Carlsbad

To participate in the city’s sixth annual household hazardous waste collection event, Saturday, April 20, residents must make an appointment beginning April 1, via the city’s website, carlsbadca.gov/hhw, or appointment line, 760-602-7559.

Proof of Carlsbad residency is required. Location information will be provided once an appointment is confirmed. 

Appointments filled up quickly last year, so residents are encouraged to sign up as early as possible. At the collection site, residents may dispose of one carload of waste per scheduled appointment (up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds). Residents are asked to make an additional appointment if they have more than one carload of waste, so they comply with laws governing how much household hazardous waste may be transported in one car.  Hazardous items should be transported with caution by placing items in sealed and sturdy containers to ensure that they do not spill. 

In addition to the annual household hazardous waste event, residents may drop off hazardous materials year round at two free drop-off centers: 

PSC  HHW facility

1145 East Taylor St.Vista, CA 92084

 800-714-1195/Call for hours 

Waste Management HHW facility

2880 Industry St.Oceanside, CA 92054

760-929-9400/Call for hours 

Door-to-door collection appointments are also available year-round for a $10 co-pay. For more information, call 800-714-1195.  

Eligible Disposal Items: 

• Aerosols
• Asbestos (3-foot sections)
• All-purpose cleaners
• Anti-freeze
• Auto batteries
• Auto fluids
• Computers and components
• Disinfectants
• Drain openers
• Electronics
• Fertilizers
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Furniture polish/stains
• Gasoline
• Glue
• Household batteries
• Household cleaners
• Insecticides
• Kerosene
• Lighter fluid
• Mercury thermostats
• Motor oil
• Oil filters
• Oven cleaner
• Latex paint
• Oil-based paint
• Pesticides/herbicides
• Pool chemicals
• Solvents
• Thinners
• TV’s
• Varnishes
• E-waste