The City of Tracy in partnership with San Joaquin County offers a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event in Tracy annually in the spring.

• List of Acceptable Items

The Household Hazardous Waste event for 2024 is currently scheduled for:

May 4, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm
North Parking Lot of City Hall
333 Civic Center Plaza

San Joaquin County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste, as well as unwanted electronics (E-Waste) and universal waste (U-Waste), at this event or at the County HHW facility. The County's HHW facility is located at 7850 R.A Bridgeford Street, Stockton and is open year-round Thursday - Sunday from 9am - 3pm for county residents to dispose of these items free of charge. There is also a re-use room of items that are available. For additional questions or concerns, residents can contact the San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility directly at (209) 468-3066.

HHW products are usually marked with caution/warning labels and contain hazardous chemicals that may be toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive. It is illegal to dispose of these items in the garbage, down drains, or onto the ground, because they contain dangerous materials that threaten human health and the environment.

In addition to HHW, it is also illegal for consumers to dispose of unwanted electronics and universal waste in the garbage. Typical E-Waste and U-Waste items found in households may contain toxic or corrosive materials which can also pose a threat to the environment and our health. These items will also be collected free of charge.

Businesses with hazardous materials must call (800) 207-8222.

• Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal Program Brochure

HHW Transportation Safety Tips

• Transport no more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste.
• DO NOT mix chemicals.
• Place chemicals in sealed containers.
• Transport materials in the vehicle's trunk and pack to avoid spilling.
• If pets or small children are in the vehicle, place items out of their reach.

Medical Waste Disposal

A list of locations and disposal information is available by visiting the Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Disposal page.

Automotive Oil

Contact your local auto parts store for disposal options.

Paint Take Back Program

For a list of drop-off locations, visit the PaintCare website.

Batteries

A list of locations to safely dispose of used household batteries is available by visiting the Battery Disposal page.

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