Commercial Hazardous Waste
The residential hazardous waste program is not available to businesses, but small business owners in Santa Clara County can access cost-effective and environmentally sound options for hazardous waste recycling and disposal.
Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste items like pesticides, fertilizers, pool & photo chemicals, paint/varnish, toxic cleaning products, smoke detectors, mercury-containing items (thermometers, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)/fluorescent lights, etc.), wood treated with a chemical preservative, unwanted medications, and sharps (needles, lancets, etc.) should never be thrown in the trash or recycling bin, flushed down the toilet, or dumped down the drain or storm sewer.
Hazardous waste needs to be taken to a hazardous waste collection facility.
Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)If your business qualifies as a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG), you have the opportunity to participate in the Santa Clara County VSQG Program.
If you have any further questions on whether your business qualifies, please call (800) 207-8222.
Your business does not qualify for the VSQG Program?Please refer to Santa Clara County’s Department of Environmental Health – Hazardous Materials Compliance Division for detailed information on how to properly handle your business’ hazardous waste.
How do I dispose of e-waste?
E-waste is a popular name for electronic products at the end of their useful life. Some of these products can be reused, refurbished or recycled. If you do have e-waste, make sure to recycle it properly.
How do I recycle e-waste?
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is dedicated to providing timely and accurate information to its constituents so that solid wastes can be managed in accordance with all applicable laws and policies.
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