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Do you use batteries, pesticides, strong cleaners, or paint around your home? If so, you probably generate household hazardous waste. Generally, households have 3-10 gallons of hazardous materials in them. Look under your kitchen sink, in your bathroom, in your garage, or in your basement for hazardous materials such as aerosols, batteries, pesticides, strong cleaners, paint, gasoline, paint thinner, pesticides, propane, and pool chemicals.
Hazardous materials generated by your household can be safely disposed of through the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program. Drop-off events are held the first weekend of every month at the Santa Clara County facility in San Martin. There is no charge to participate, but you must call (408) 299-7300 to preregister.
The HHW collection facility also offers a “Re-use Program” for residents interested in obtaining FREE reusable products. The program is open on days of the HHW drop-off events. Residents may view collected reusable waste and may take as much as they want at no charge. Follow the links below to learn more.
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