Hazardous Household Waste Disposal

Did you know that improperly disposing of household cleaners, solvents and other chemicals is not only illegal but contaminates our local waterways and beaches? Hazardous household chemicals placed in your gutters, storm drains, sinks or toilets make their way to the ocean which pollute our local beaches.

South Coast Water District encourages you to do your part to keep our beaches clean by disposing of household wastes properly. We have compiled the following information to assist you in locating an environmentally safe way to eliminate usual hazardous household waste.

Let's all do our part to keep our local beaches clean!

For disposal of used Motor Oil visit:

SCWD Wastewater Division Motor Oil Collection Center 34152 Del Obispo, Dana Point (949) 496-9343 Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

For disposal of Paints, Cleaners, Pesticides, Household Wastes, Batteries, Antifreeze, and Automotive Products visit:

San Juan Regional Collection Center 32250 La Plata Ave, San Juan Capistrano (714) 834-6752 Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

To locate other collection centers call the California Environmental Hotline at "1-800-Clean Up" (1-800-253-2687). You can also contact the County of Orange Integrated Waste Management Department at (714) 834-4000 or visit them at www.oc.ca.gov/iwmd.

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