THE TOWN'S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY IS OPEN EVERY SATURDAY
FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM

If you have questions concerning specific household hazardous materials, please contact Edwin Alonzo at (760) 240-7000 ext 7549.

Household hazardous waste, or HHW, is made up of materials generated during operation of an ordinary home that cannot be disposed of in landfills.  Many materials that are relatively safe to use alone can become toxic or reactive when combined with other substances.  Ammonia, for instance, combined with types of scouring powder can produce chloramine, a toxic gas.  Your home does not need this type of reaction -- but neither does the landfill. The solution to proper disposal of household hazardous waste is to drop it off at the Town's HHW facility. 

The Town of Apple Valley HHW facility is open to the public for free drop off of household hazardous waste every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  except holidays.

The facility is located at 13450 Nomwaket Road, south of Powhatan.  

HHW Flyer
HHW Drop Off Form 

Types of materials accepted without charge include:

tires - no rims, - limit 9
pesticides · wood preservatives · auto batteries · photographic supplies · medications · paint thinners · auto and furniture polish · household batteries · herbicides · medicines · drain cleaners · antifreeze · fertilizers · poisons · chemicals · oil and latex paints (15 gallon maximum per visit) · TVs · used motor oil (15 gallon maximum per visit) · used oil filters · hobby/art supplies · computer monitors · aerosol cans · oven cleaner · batteries · fungicides · stump remover · rodent poisons · diesel · gasoline · fuels · transmission fluid · pool chemicals · adhesives · sealers · solvents · electronics · home-generated medical sharps.

Please note: There is a 15 gallon maximum limit divided into 3 containers no larger than 5 gallons on all hazardous liquid materials.  There is a 125 pound maximum limit divided into 3 containers no larger than 5 gallons on all hazardous solid materials.

Many common materials such as televisions, computer monitors, small electronics (hair dryers, toasters) batteries, and so forth, have been banned from disposal in landfills.  Improper disposal of these items may leak a hazardous material such as lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, cadmium, etc., when tested by the Department of Toxic Substance Control.  As a result, these materials may no longer be disposed of in landfills but must be handled separately.  Apple Valley also accepts electronic items (e-waste) during HHW collection hours.

NOTICE:  Household-generated medical sharps  (syringes, lancets, etc.) may no longer be disposed of in the trash.   These can also be turned in to the HHW facility during the normal hours of operation.  Sharps can only be accepted in "approved containers" designed for medical sharps.  Sharps containers are also available free of charge at the HHW facility. Also, check with your local pharmacist for other disposal alternatives. 

Note: Materials may only be accepted from households only.  No business waste is accepted.  Also, no biohazardous waste or radioactive waste may be accepted.

To learn more about how to handle hazardous business waste, contact the San Bernardino County Fire Department at 1-800-OILY CAT.

BULKY ITEMS: Please contact Burrtec directly at (760) 245-8607. 
Bulky items such as mattresses, large appliances, TV's or furniture can be disposed of by calling Burrtec at 760-245-8607.

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