ACI Alameda County Industries

Household Hazardous Waste Program Info

Hazardous waste can't be thrown out with the garbage, recycling or organics. Before tossing it out, check the label. If it's marked Danger, Warning, Poisonous, Toxic, or Flammable, it's hazardous and requires special handling.

The County accepts the following:

• Pesticides
• Automotive batteries and fluids
• Fertilizers
• Pool chemicals
• Photo chemicals
• Paint/varnish
• Toxic cleaning products
• Mercury-containing items (thermometers & fluorescent lamps for example)
• Medications (click here for additional information and safe disposal sites)
• Sharps/Needles(must be properly contained). Please click here for details.

Recyclables & Organics Collection Programs

For help making the most of our recyclables and organics programs, review the Publications & Resources page and contact us. We have representatives available who will visit your business to conduct a waste assessment, make service suggestions, and help train employees.Commercial businesses are eligible to have up to 96 gallons of recyclables AND 96 gallons of organics service per week for no additional charge. Below charts are for additional recyclables/organics service.