Closest sites
- Landfill
- C&D landfill
- Transfer station
- C&D recycling
- Hazardous waste
- Electronics
- Tires
- Scrap metal
- Yard waste
What the official guidance says
Find your local HHW collection
EPA says to contact your local environmental, health or solid waste agency about permanent or periodic household hazardous waste collection. If there's no permanent site, look for a collection day. (EPA: Household Hazardous Waste)
Paint: use PaintCare if your state has it
PaintCare runs paint drop-off programs in California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, with a drop-off site locator. (PaintCare)
Batteries: tape and bag lithium-ion
To prevent fires, EPA says to tape lithium-ion battery terminals or bag batteries separately, and never put them in household garbage or recycling bins. Waste batteries can always be recycled or taken to HHW collection points. (EPA: Used Household Batteries)
Never mix or pour out chemicals
Keep products in their original labeled containers. EPA lists pouring HHW down the drain, on the ground or into storm sewers as improper disposal, notes some garages accept used motor oil, and warns that even empty containers can be hazardous. (EPA: Household Hazardous Waste)
What cities say about hazardous waste
From each city or county's official page, as we read it on the date shown.
- Richmond, VAIt takes household hazardous waste such as paint (20 gallons per household per month), motor oil, antifreeze, fuels and car batteries, plus up to four tires without rims, brush (natural wood only) and small appliances. (City of Richmond: Trash Collection (convenience center), checked October 28, 2026)
- Houston, TXNot accepted: garbage and food waste, rocks, dirt, bricks, concrete, TVs, truck tires, paint and chemicals. (City of Houston Solid Waste: Residential Drop-Off Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Fort Worth, TXThey take bagged garbage, bulk trash, bagged yard waste, scrap metal, appliances (Freon need not be removed), electronics, up to 4 tires every six months, household hazardous waste (20 gallons every 3 months) and small repair and remodel waste (one visit a month, up to 5 cubic yards). (City of Fort Worth: Drop-Off Stations, checked October 28, 2026)
- San Antonio, TXNot accepted: household trash, brush and yard waste, hazardous material, soil, rocks and concrete. (City of San Antonio: Bulky Waste Collection Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Austin, TXIt takes household hazardous waste (aerosols, automotive fluids and oil filters, car and household batteries, cleaning products, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, paint and thinners, pesticides, pool chemicals and propane cylinders) as well as other items for recycling or reuse. Businesses cannot drop off hazardous waste. (City of Austin: Recycle and Reuse Center, checked October 28, 2026)
- San Diego, CATVs and other CRTs, appliances, electronic and universal waste, and household hazardous materials are not accepted at the landfill and must be disposed of elsewhere. (City of San Diego: Miramar Landfill & Greenery, checked October 28, 2026)
- Portland, ORHazardous waste has different hours. (Metro: Metro Central transfer station, checked October 28, 2026)
- Nashville, TNFree: recycling, compostables, electronics (East, Ezell, Omohundro; up to 100 lbs), household hazardous waste (East and Ezell; up to 15 gallons or 100 lbs) and 4 tires without rims a month. (Metro Nashville: Convenience Center hours and locations, checked October 28, 2026)
- Minneapolis, MNNot accepted: yard waste, paint, hazardous materials, dirt and fire-damaged items. (City of Minneapolis: Drop-Off Items & Fees, checked October 28, 2026)
- Columbus, OHThey do not take construction and remodeling waste, tires, refrigerated appliances or hazardous materials. Household hazardous waste goes to SWACO at 645 E. 8th Ave (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the first Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.). (City of Columbus: Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Atlanta, GALive Thrive's Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Atlanta), 1110 Hill St SE, takes items that don't belong in the trash, such as household chemicals and paint, electronics, appliances and mattresses. (Live Thrive: CHaRM, checked October 28, 2026)
Sites by state
872 sites in EPA's data are listed as hazardous waste. Pick a state for the full list and map.
- Alaska9
- Arizona24
- Arkansas21
- California29
- Colorado12
- Delaware1
- Florida12
- Georgia2
- Hawaii12
- Idaho5
- Illinois4
- Indiana82
- Iowa24
- Kansas59
- Kentucky5
- Louisiana4
- Maine2
- Michigan86
- Minnesota95
- Missouri16
- Montana12
- Nebraska11
- Nevada5
- New Hampshire2
- New Jersey9
- New Mexico18
- New York5
- North Carolina27
- North Dakota4
- Ohio23
- Oklahoma8
- Oregon51
- Pennsylvania3
- South Carolina12
- South Dakota1
- Tennessee6
- Texas26
- Utah11
- Vermont60
- Washington33
- Wisconsin39
- Wyoming2
Other disposal guides
- How to get rid of an old mattressWhere to take an old mattress: free state recycling programs (CA, CT, OR, RI), city drop-off fees like $5-$25,…
- How to dispose of a refrigerator or other applianceEPA guidance on getting rid of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other appliances: utility bounty programs,…
- How to dispose of old tiresWhere to take old tires: retailer take-back, city drop-off limits (often 4-6 free), per-tire fees, and 1,400+…
- How to recycle electronics, TVs and computersWhere to recycle electronics, TVs and computers: EPA steps (wipe data, remove batteries), manufacturer and…
Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.
FAQ
Where can I drop off household hazardous waste near me?
Search your ZIP code on this page: the finder is preset to hazardous waste sites from EPA data (872 nationwide listed as hazardous waste). Call ahead, since accepted items, limits and fees vary by site.
Find your local HHW collection
EPA says to contact your local environmental, health or solid waste agency about permanent or periodic household hazardous waste collection. If there's no permanent site, look for a collection day.
Paint: use PaintCare if your state has it
PaintCare runs paint drop-off programs in California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, with a drop-off site locator.
Batteries: tape and bag lithium-ion
To prevent fires, EPA says to tape lithium-ion battery terminals or bag batteries separately, and never put them in household garbage or recycling bins. Waste batteries can always be recycled or taken to HHW collection points.