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South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, and Unincorporated County of San Diego residents can dispose of household toxics at the South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility FREE of charge. No appointment is necessary.
Additional disposal options for Unincorporated County of San Diego residents can be found here.
Residents who live in a city not specifically listed above should visit their city’s website or wastefreesd.org.
City of San Diego residents are not accepted at the South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Facility. City of San Diego Hazardous Waste hotline: (858) 694-7000.
Location & Hours
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City of Chula Vista Public Works Center 1800 Maxwell Road Wednesdays and Saturdays only 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
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Please bring a valid California Driver's License, Identification Card or a recent utility bill for proof of residency.
This facility will be closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving and Juneteenth, Independence Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day if observed on a Wednesday or Saturday.
Acceptable items:
| • Paints | • Pesticides |
| • Fertilizers | • Pool chemicals |
| • Photo chemicals | • Used motor oil and filters |
| • Fluorescent lights | • Dry cell and automotive batteries |
| • Sharps/needles |
• Cooking oil |
| • Fuel |
• Electronics |
| • Vape Pens (Non-Cannabis) |
The California Department of Transportation limits the transport of hazardous waste to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle. Please drive safely!
Free home pick-up is available to disabled and/or elderly residents who do not have the ability to transport their household hazardous waste to us. Please call (619) 691-5122 to see if you qualify for free home pick-up of your household hazardous waste.
If you are bringing fuel (gasoline, diesel, etc.) to this facility, please note that the container you transport the fuel in CANNOT be returned to you.
New! Reuse Center
The Reuse Center is now open to the public. Choose from perfectly good, reusable products such as paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, and household cleaners.
How does it work: Instead of processing items as waste, City contractors sort items that are in good condition which are then offered to City of Chula Vista residents at no charge through the Reuse Center.
Residents can select up to 15 gallons of paint and 5 items of household chemicals and are limited to 1 visit per calendar month. Supplies are limited to first-come, first-served.
Location: 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
BUSINESS-GENERATED WASTE
Qualifying businesses in Chula Vista can dispose of hazardous waste at no cost.
Apartment/condo managers, non-profit/religious organizations may also qualify.
Please call (619) 691-5142 for more information.