Household Hazardous Waste

Where Can I Take Household Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste?

City of Chino Public Works Service Center
5050 Schaefer Avenue
Chino, California
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Accepts: Household Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, and Electronic Waste (e-waste) 

In November and December, the schedule may be affected due to holiday closures.  Please call to verify the schedule for the 4th Saturday of November and December. The Service Center can be reached directly at (909) 334-3472.

The Chino HHW will be closed on November 25 and December 23, 2023

San Bernardino County residents may take their Household Hazardous Waste and Universal Waste to any San Bernardino County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any material discarded from homes that may threaten human health or the environment when disposed of improperly. Please review the list of items below that are considered Household Hazardous Waste and that CAN NOT be disposed of in your trash, recycle, or green waste bins.

Examples of Household Hazardous Waste Items

Paint Recycling

In addition to recycling paint at the HHW facility in Chino, California residents and businesses can now recycle leftover paint for free at local participating retail stores. For locations and program details, visit www.PaintCare.org or call (855) 724-6809.

What is Universal Waste?

Universal waste items, such as batteries, light bulbs, and lighting ballasts can contain chemicals and materials that cannot be thrown in with your regular trash. Universal waste should be handled through specialized waste solutions to help ensure harmful chemicals do not end up in landfills.

Examples of Universal Waste