The purpose of the Houshold Hazardous Waste Facility is to provide an outlet for citizens of Butte County to safely dispose of hazardous waste that are typically used in the houshold, and to help protect the environment.
What can I do with Household Hazardous Waste?
The answer to that question, for Butte County residents, is to use the Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Questions & Answers about HHW!
- Why use this facility
- What can be disposed of
- What we will not accept
- Who do we serve
- What does it cost
- Phone Number
- Map
- Operating Hours
- Why bring items to HHW
- What is Household Hazardous Waste
- How do it Transport it to the facility
- How much can if dispose of
- How to I avoid buy items that are HHW
A. Keep your home and environment safe by bringing old and unwanted household hazardous waste (HHW) in for proper disposal
Q. What can I dispose of?
Any of the following items:
- antifreeze>
- motor oil
- oil filters
- latex and oil based paint
- pesticides
- herbicides
- poisons
- aerosols
- gasoline
- paint related products like thinner, stain, varnish, and lacquers
- bleaches
- polishes
- solvents
- batteries
- household cleaning supplies
- pool chemicals
- hobby supplies
- fluorescent light tubes
- mercury thermostats
- "e-waste" (computer monitors, televisions and other items containing Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT's))
- explosives
- ammunition
- radioactive waste
- smoke detectors
- tires or
- garbage
A. We serve all the communities of Butte County, including Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville and Town of Paradise.
A. Free to all households in Butte County. Must show proof of residency in Butte County; garbage bill, or utility bill (water, phone, cable, or electricity)
A. The toll free number for 24 hour information is: 1-866-HAZCATT or 1-866-429-2288
Q. What are the hours of Operation?
A. This facility is open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday and Saturday. No appointment is necessary.
Q. Why do I need to bring items to the HHW facility? Can't I just throw it in the garbage?
A. No! Don't dispose of HHW in the garbage, pour it down storm drains or dump in on the ground! HHW can injure sanitation workers, poison the environment and poses a threat to human health and wildlife when improperly disposed.
Q. How do I know if something is Household Hazardous Waste?
A. Look for the words "Caution," "Warning," " Danger," or "Poison" on the label. By law, hazardous products must have warning labels. If you're not sure, call us at 1-866-HAZCATT (1-866-429-2288)
Q. How should I transport HHW to the facility?
A. Keep HHW products in a pickup bed, trunk or a back seat - as far away from you as possible. Keep all products in the original container and NEVER mix the products. Try to load your vehicle right before you leave for the facility so that fumes don't have a chance to build up. It is recommended that you keep your vehicle well ventilated during your trip to the facility.
Q. How much can I bring to the facility?
A. The legal limit is 5 gallons or 50 lbs. at one time. If you have more, make more than one trip.
Q. How can I avoid Household Hazardous Waste products all together?
A. Use less-toxic products whenever possible. Look for safer alternatives, many of which can be found at your local grocery store, or use simple alternatives. A mixture of baking soda and castile soap makes a good multipurpose cleaning product. Lemon juice, vinegar, hot-water and "elbow grease" can be use for a variety of projects from window cleaning to unclogging drains. You can help reduce pollution by making wise choices about the chemicals products you choose!