Oceanside Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Locations
Waste Management of North County/Coast Waste Management operates one household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off location, located in Oceanside.
Services are reserved to residents of the City of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton only.
Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.
Services:
Drop off by appointment only every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month between 8 AM – 4 PM at 2880 Industry Street, Oceanside, CA 92054. Proof of residency is required.
Hours of operation:
For HHW: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month by appointment only. Call (760) 439-2824 to schedule an appointment.
For E-Waste items: Tuesday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM, no appointment required at WM’s Buy Back Center (2880 Industry St).
For used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters: Tuesday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM, no appointment required at WM’s Buy Back Center (2880 Industry St).
For sharps/needles: Tuesday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM, no appointment required at WM’s Buy Back Center (2880 Industry St)
Maximum Transportation Limits:
15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds total volume of household hazardous waste.
Handling instructions:
Leave products in the existing container, if possible.
Ensure lids are on tight so containers will no leak.
Transport containers in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers and pets
Do not transport over 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time.
Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5 gallon bucket.
Other requirements:
Bring proof of residency in the form of a drivers license or a utility bill.
Gasoline needs to be in an approved container, commonly found at auto parts stores. Please note, containers are not returned.
Needles/sharps should be transported in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, such as: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids.
Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin. Please leave lids on.
