HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

Household hazardous waste (HHW) includes products like cleaning supplies, paints, batteries, and electronics that can be harmful if not disposed of properly. It's crucial to dispose of these items through designated collection programs to protect the environment and public health. Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world, increasing 3 times faster than the world’s population. Only 22% of e-waste is recycled; however, e-waste streams contain valuable and finite resources that can be reused if they are recycled appropriately.

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ATTENTION: Solana Center E-Waste Collection stopped

As of March 19, 2025, Solana Center for Environmental Innovation's e-waste collection program has been stopped. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Please continue to utilize other resources to keep e-waste out of the landfill.

IF YOU ARE AN ENCINITAS RESIDENT, please visit the City of Encinitas website for options and resources for responsible disposal of your e-waste, battery, and light bulb materials. Encinitas City Hall is now offering a quarterly drop-off event, learn more by visiting:

https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/public-works/trash-recycling/hazardous-waste-materials

If you are NOT a City of Encinitas resident, please check with your local city or county for drop-off locations in your area. More resources are below.

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Call CleanEarth: 800-714-1195 to schedule a pickup. Pickups for Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Poway are on Wednesdays. Pickups for Vista, San Marcos, and Carlsbad on Tuesdays.

Cost: $10.00 for people under 65 and FREE for people 65 and over! Under 65: you must write a check payable to CleanEarth (one word) and leave it with your recyclables.

125 pounds or 15 gallons (whichever one comes first) can be picked up at one time.

Accepted items: electronic waste, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, batteries, fuel, smoke detectors, cleaning products, paint and most other items that have caution/danger labels. Confirm when you are making the appointment that they accept what you have.

HHW Collection Facilities for Drop Off Service

Vista: 1145 E. Taylor Street | 800-714-1195 (CleanEarth)

Poway: 12325 Crosthwaite Circle | 858-668-4710

Alternative Donation Option: Computers 2 Kids

Home Pickup Service

See where you can recycle your light bulbs and batteries at wastefreesd.org.

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Battery and Bulb Recycling Info

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If you are trying to responsibly dispose of E-waste from your business Urban Corps has a free pick-up service! Register online by the second Friday of the month for pickup on the third Wednesday of the month. Urban Corps will contact you to confirm pick-up. All areas of San Diego County are eligible.