Palo Alto Hazardous Waste Station Will Be Open Friday, Saturday

PALO ALTO, CA — Palo Alto residents holding onto hazardous waste materials will have an opportunity to dispose of them this week.

The Household Hazardous Waste Station, located at 2501 Embarcadero Way, will be open Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m., rain or shine, according to the city of Palo Alto. Proof of city residency will be required to use the station.

Community members can dispose of unwanted household products that contain hazardous substances, such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners and pesticides. A full list of accepted products can be found here.

"Americans generate 1.6 million tons of hazardous household products per year," the city's website says. "The best way to reduce and prevent pollution from hazardous household products, protect the health of your family, and preserve the environment is to use less-toxic alternatives."

Anyone who cannot make it this week will have more opportunities to dispose waste: The station is open every Saturday.