Household Hazardous Waste
Links and Resources
Appliance Recycling
- Miramar Recycling Center
- Department of Toxic Substances Control - Approved Certified Appliance Recyclers
- Energy Conservation and Management
Consumer Battery Recycling
- Where to Recycle Batteries?
- Earth 911 or call 1-800-CLEANUP
- Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility
- Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation or call 1-800-BATTERY
- Recycle San Diego
Electronics Recycling
- Miramar Recycling Center
- Earth 911 or call 1-800-CLEANUP
- Recycle E-waste
- Recycle San Diego
- E-Recycling Center at University of San Diego
Electronics Reuse/Recycling Information
- Call your local charity or thrift store for a list of electronics acceptable for donation and reuse.
Fluorescent Bulbs
- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Mercury FAQs (PDF)
- Earth 911 or call 1-800-CLEANUP
- Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility Waste Transfer Facility
- California Department of Toxic Substances Control - How to handle Fluorescent Lamps and CFLs
Medications and Pharmaceuticals
- CA Department of Toxic Substances Control - Pharmaceuticals
- No Drugs Down the Drain
- US Department of Justice (DEA) - List of Controlled Substances
Mercury and Mercury Containing Devices
- Earth 911 or call 1-800-CLEANUP
- Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility
Sharps
- SD County Sharps Website
- Mail-Back Programs
- CA Department of Public Health - Waste Management Program
Universal Waste Regulations
Used Motor Oil and Oil Filter Recycling
Vehicle Battery Recycling
- Recycling Tip
When you purchase a new battery, ask the retailer/vendor if they will recycle the used vehicle battery. You may get a rebate on the new battery price if you turn in the used vehicle battery.