Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

Category: Recycling center in Irvine, California

Address: 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Phone: +17148344000

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–3PM

Wednesday: 9AM–3PM

Thursday: 9AM–3PM

Friday: 9AM–3PM

Saturday: 9AM–3PM

Reviews

Erick

May 29, 2022

I went here during a week day around at 2:30. There was no wait at all. People working here were very polite, hard working and organized. They accept all kind of old electronics, hazardous chemicals, paint etc which you can’t put in to garbage or recycle containers. They also accept used needles and injectors as long as they are put in a hazardous waste container or laundry detergent/fabric softener bottle.

John Huang

Aug 25, 2021

Great and convenient place to drop off all electronics, tv, computers, etc. You don't have to get off the car. They will unload for you.

Roger Goh

Aug 13, 2021

We use this facility infrequently for extra paints, old light bulbs, empty aerosol cans etc. It is very easy to get to and even if there is a lone of cars to get in the wait is not more than 10 to 15 minutes. Compared to the freeway traffic it is actually fast! The personnel are friendly and efficient. This is a great service for Irvine residents.

A CerGu

Aug 1, 2019

Came by to drop off some e-waste. Stopped by to see what they had available in the exchange area. I found a couple of things I could use. You never know what you will find but you can get lucky. The guys working are super friendly and drop off was quick and easy

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Questions & Answers

Will you accept computer monitors?

David Wyle | Aug 21, 2018
Dante Slade | Aug 21, 2018

Yes

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What's the limit on gallons of paint cans I can drop off at this facility?

A Google User | Aug 21, 2018
George Winston | Aug 21, 2018

A maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds may be transported per vehicle, per trip (Department of Transportation Requirement). It is illegal to exceed these limits. Containers larger than five gallons will not be accepted.  Containers will NOT be returned, except for oil containers, upon request.  Materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels and antifreeze).  A All containers must have lids, be sturdy, non-leaking, labeled and protected from breakage.  Do not combine different types of waste.  Do not mix oil-based paint with latex paint.  Empty containers with lids removed can be discarded in trash.

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is the service free ? thinking of dropping off old computer parts and rechargable batteries

Etro Belamide (Daetton) | Jul 30, 2022
Mark Thistlewaite | Jul 30, 2022

It is free to household in orange county.

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Can I pickup paint here and how much is limit?

The Literal Report | Aug 20, 2020
Weld Snow | Aug 20, 2020

Colors are random and selection varys constantly

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Do you accept used fluorescent tube lamp?

Giovanni Polzonetti | Aug 21, 2019
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2019

They will, as long as it's from an OC resident.

Can we dispose of used carpet and underlayment ? How much at a time ?

A Google User | Aug 21, 2018
Craigs Email | Aug 21, 2019

No, the to Ortega landfill

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Do you accept an old thermometer with mercury in it?

tanja mathyssen | Aug 20, 2020
Casey W | Aug 20, 2020

yes

Can we recycle 18" X 18" ceramic tiles?

jerry baruck | Aug 20, 2020
Weld Snow | Aug 20, 2020

No. Post them in the free section on craigslist.

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Can we drop off childrens car seats?

Marva Hanley | Aug 20, 2020
Eva Yu Cheung | Aug 20, 2020

This is not on their list of usually accepted items because it is not considered a hazardous waste. Orange County Rescue Mission is in need of baby and child items - they will give you a tax write off slip.

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do you take standing plastic fans?

Hien Tran | Aug 20, 2020
Craigs Email | Aug 20, 2020

If electric then yes if not, no. If it works, best to give for free on Craigslist free section to. Someone who could use it

Where can I despose off e-waste and used batteries?

Ernesto Tan-gatue | Aug 20, 2020
Eva Yu Cheung | Aug 20, 2020

Yes - they do

Will they except XLR cables, quarter inch cables, DI boxes?

Ariana Bobyk | Aug 21, 2019
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2019

You, but if you post on the free section of Craigslist, someone may get to use them

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Do you take older big screen tv's?

J F | Aug 21, 2019
Swetha Pirathiviraj | Aug 21, 2019

Yes, you can.

do you take flat screen tv?

Sherri Sisson | Aug 21, 2019
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2019

If it is working post on the free section on Craigslist. If not working bring it here

Can I recycle a tube TV?

paul len | Aug 21, 2019
Eva Yu Cheung | Aug 21, 2019

Please bring it to them, they will dispose or recycle as necessary. They will take E-waste (electronic waste).

Will you accept old stereo receivers and/or guitar amplifiers (amp 'head')? (Actually, some still working)

Mike Hashimoto | Aug 21, 2019
Mickey Valentine | Aug 21, 2019

Yes they will take those items, they are considered E-Waste. Even if the device still works, it won't be reused again only recycled. Here's a link (scroll to the bottom) of what they take: http://www.oclandfills.com/hazardous

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Do you accept used microwave ovens?

Steven Chhan | Aug 21, 2019
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2019

Yes they do,

can i dump paint waste water in hole in ground

randall grunbaum | Aug 21, 2019
Eva Yu Cheung | Aug 21, 2019

Paint, oils, medicine and chemicals should NOT be dumped down amy drain/sink/toilet, gutter/stormdrain, or hole in the ground - it will eventual contaminate our water table and drinking water. Our waste water system cannot remove everything and dumping can tax the system too much. We are a toilet to tap system - so whatever you put down the drain can easily affect anyone downstream.

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Do they accept small amount of Contaminated soil?

Brandon Meza | Aug 21, 2019
David Agent | Aug 21, 2019

Yes we keep the container that it is in though

Will u accept used household oil in containers?

Leanne Nguyen | Aug 21, 2019
Mickey Valentine | Aug 21, 2019

They do, in a sealed plastic container that is identified properly, preferably the original container. They keep the container. Nothing over 15 gal or 125lbs.

Can i drop off a big screen TV

Erin Lindsay | Aug 21, 2019
Mickey Valentine | Aug 21, 2019

Yes any size

Laundry detergent bottles?

chris or | Aug 21, 2019
Mickey Valentine | Aug 21, 2019

Yes. If they contain something other than the intended contents, you are required by law to let them know.

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Do you take expired medication?

El Toro Vice President | Aug 21, 2019
Mickey Valentine | Aug 21, 2019

Yes they take medications (pills, creams, liquids) and sharps as well.

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Old HDMI cables?

A Google User | Aug 21, 2019
Craig Hayes | Aug 21, 2019

Yes.

Do you accept sharps container?

A Google User | Aug 21, 2019
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2019

Yes.

DO YOU TAKE SCRAP METAL?

NICK GREVILLE | Aug 21, 2019
Victor Gonzalez | Aug 21, 2019

They don't take scrap metal. Only household chemicals and consumer electronics

Will you take aluminum crutches and a walker?

Scott Kramer | Aug 21, 2019
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2019

No, they won't. This site is for residents to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste.

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Can we recycle toilets at this center?

Paul Wardecki | Aug 21, 2019
Victor Gonzalez | Aug 21, 2019

No. This place is for you to take household chemicals like old paint, paint thinner, engine oil, cleaners, etc

Will you accept satellite dishes?

William Hegardt | Aug 21, 2019
David Agent | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

Will you accept microwas ovens?

Olga Dan | Aug 21, 2019
David Agent | Aug 21, 2019

Yes just not regular ovens

I have a wooden IKEA bookshelf that was broken during moving. Can I leave that curbside or do I need bring to somewhere like this? Thanks!

Gavin Banks | Aug 21, 2019
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

Throw it in the trash.

Can I drop off pre' mix gas

roger purdie | Aug 21, 2018
David Agent | Aug 21, 2018

Yes but we keep the container that its in

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I live in Mission Viejo. Do I have to live in Irvine to use this facility?

Michael Robertson | Aug 21, 2018
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2018

As an Orange County resident you can visit any of the four OC locations.

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What about used tires?

Mistie Lujano | Aug 21, 2018
Craigs Email | Aug 21, 2019

No

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Do you eccept old furniture

Arun Chopra | Aug 6, 2022
Weld Snow | Aug 6, 2022

No, this is not the dump. This is for hasardus waste like electronics, or chemicals. Do you feel what you sit on is hazrdous waste ?

Will they take camping propane tanks?

Fabiola Daza | Jul 21, 2022
R Consi | Jul 30, 2022

Yes, they accept camping propane canisters.

will you accept old water heaters

Rick Vezich | Jul 21, 2022
Shane D | Jul 21, 2022

No

Will you accept computer?

Maria Pang | Jul 21, 2022
Erick | Jul 21, 2022

Yes they accept computers and all other kinds of electronics.

Do they take patio umbrellas?

Terri K. | Jun 21, 2022
Shane D | Jun 21, 2022

No only hazardous waste items liquid, powder or Electronics

Do you accept old medicines and injection needles

Ronald Young | Jun 21, 2022
Erick | Jun 21, 2022

Yes they accept injection needles as long as they are put in a sharps container sold in some pharmacies or a fabric softener / laundry detergent thick plastic bottle with proper cap on it. I don’t know if they accept expired medicine but as they accept expired sun lotion and all sorts of paint etc hazardous chemicals, expired medicine should not be a problem. I put my expired medicine at albertsons pharmacy expired medicine containers.

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Do they take old nail polish?

Samantha S | May 22, 2022
Shane D | Jun 21, 2022

Yes

Is there a fee for dropping of olsd paint that are still sealed?

Gary Doone | May 22, 2022
Leif Ranestad | May 22, 2022

No you need to be a resident of Orange County.

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Does this place old frying pans?

Biohazard Kittiekat | Mar 23, 2022
Weld Snow | Mar 23, 2022

Only electric ones

Can I dispose mercury light bulbs?

Jean Reed | Jan 22, 2022
Weld Snow | Jan 22, 2022

That should, but best bet is to bring them to them instead of asking a map

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Do you accept long fluorescent light bulbs

Peggy Schmidt | Dec 23, 2021
Weld Snow | Dec 23, 2021

As long as they are not longer than 8 ft long. And bringing more than 20 at a time may be viewed as a Business.

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Do you take printers & PC’s?

Katie Kane | Oct 24, 2021
Weld Snow | Oct 24, 2021

Yes they do but if the printers working why have it end up in a landfill when someone else could use it you can post free ads on craigslist in people would respond to get it

Can I dropoff microwave oven?

Ray Raywan | Aug 20, 2021
Wayne Alldredge | Aug 20, 2021

Yes. You can drop off appliances like that.

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Does Irvine have place to drop off a box of unused porcelain tiles? Construction materials for possible use?

Sue Henger | Aug 20, 2021
Debbie Manriquez | Aug 20, 2021

No they do not take construction materials. I'm sure you can donate them to habitat for Humanity.

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do you accept toner and ink

Michelle Cahill | Aug 20, 2021
Liz Sencion | Aug 20, 2021

Don't know but Office Depot does.

Helping my mom get rid old paint n buckets of glue. Is it free to drop these items off or is there a charge?

Milio h.s. | Aug 20, 2021
Robert Hudson | Aug 20, 2021

It would be wise to get there earlier in the day as the line increases dramatically after about 1030am. Say from 1 or 2 cars to over a dozen. Takes too long if you go in the afternoon. The line is down the street!😬

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Can Irvine businesses take waste to this center? Or just residents?

Kurt Desch | Aug 20, 2021
Brian Marsh | Aug 20, 2021

It's for residential only, but I've know people that have taken a couple laptops or desktops there and a couple monitors.

Do you take small barbaques? It was on a boat.

Michele Conroy | Aug 20, 2021
Gordon Peck | Aug 20, 2021

I'm not sure that a BBQ is considered Hazardous Waste, so probably not...

Will they take a microwave?

Frances Lee | Aug 20, 2021
Abe Neto | Aug 20, 2021

This Saturday I dropped off a microwave for recycle and it was accepted.

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Can I drop off a flat screen

david outwater | Aug 20, 2021
David Ramsden | Aug 20, 2021

Yes

Do accept electrical waste such as pole lamps

Gil Payne | Aug 20, 2021
Trevor Holm | Aug 20, 2021

I dropped off a pole lamp, fan, and tv there

Do they accept CDs?

Olivia Chang | Aug 20, 2021
Godfrey H | Aug 20, 2021

I don't think so unless CDs are now considered hazardous.

Do u take old printers and tvs?

Paveena Prayonsirisak | Aug 20, 2021
Godfrey H | Aug 20, 2021

Yes

Do they accept Mattress and box springs?

Kassie F | Aug 20, 2020
Jae yun | Aug 20, 2020

No, they don't... you have a few options, take it to the OC waste drop off (byebyemattress.com), ask waste management for a bulk pickup, or just call a junk hauling service. I did the last option, paid $40 https://ecojunkhauling.com/

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Will you accept CD's? I have about 700 I would like to recycle/destroy

Patrick Bradley | Aug 20, 2020
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

No. They are not hazardous (unless it is Acid Rock).

Sorry if asked but do you accept VHS tapes? Thank you

Peter Chen | Aug 20, 2020
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

No

used syringe disposal?

Jay B | Aug 20, 2020
James Kurien | Aug 20, 2021

Yes, they accept needles. There is a fact sheet on their website.

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Will you accept plastic shelves?

Melissa Morton | Aug 20, 2020
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

No. Put them on Free in Craigslist

Do you accept broken or dull sewing needles.

Susan Stewart | Aug 20, 2020
Andy Chi | Aug 20, 2020

I believe so

Do they take flat screen tvs

James Gominsky | Aug 20, 2020
Anthony Demetrescu | Aug 20, 2020

Yes

Will you accept used mattress?

Naoyuki Matsumoto | Aug 20, 2020
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

No. Go to byebyemattress.com for recycle

Do you accept old non-working window air conditioners?

Cindy Ballreich | Aug 20, 2020
Jeff Konstanzer | Aug 20, 2020

I noticed several types of small appliances being accepted.

I don’t have a car can I Drop off in a bicycle

Ming Lu | Aug 20, 2020
John Lin | Aug 20, 2020

Yes, you can

Do you accept nail polish and hair spray bottles?

Monique Nguyen | Aug 20, 2020
Weld Snow | Aug 20, 2020

Yes

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Will they take a 43" flat screen tv

William Conrad | Aug 20, 2020
John Lin | Aug 20, 2020

They take all kind of electronic.

do you take the car seat and bicycles ?

william king | Aug 20, 2020
Weld Snow | Aug 20, 2020

Car seats are not hazardous unless the baby was not wearing a diaper

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Do you excepts old empty lighter starters, batteries, and old light bulbs? Thank you!

S L | Aug 20, 2020
Weld Snow | Aug 20, 2020

They should

Do they take single use batteries?

Tyler Beaumont | Aug 20, 2020
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

Yes. They have a container you can drop them into. No need to sort.

Will they take large flat screen T v's

Larry Fletcher | Aug 20, 2020
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

Yes they do.

Will you accept a table top TV?

Ernest Cunningham | Aug 20, 2020
Weld Snow | Aug 20, 2020

"they" accept tvs

Do you accept old medications, sharps containers, and old phones?

Shauna Buchanan | Aug 20, 2020
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

Yes to all three. This is a hazardous waste disposal. There’s four of them in OC and as long as you are an OC resident, you can drop them off.

can propane tanks by recycled when full

Lewis Marchand | Aug 20, 2020
Tom Cato | Aug 20, 2021

If it’s reusable and it’s full, you can sell it on offerup or craigslist. Somebody’s always looking for free gas. If you can’t do that, they will take it.

Can I drop off florescent light bulbs here?

Jinny Kim | Aug 20, 2020
Weld Snow | Aug 20, 2020

Yes you can

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can i recycle my printer?

Sehoon Park | Aug 20, 2020
Structured Settlement Benefits dotcom | Aug 20, 2020

Yes. They have electronics recycling for things like tv's, computers, printers, etc.

where can i drop my printer?

Sehoon Park | Aug 20, 2020
Eva Yu Cheung | Aug 20, 2020

Yes they take electronics

Do you accept CD cases (polystyrene #6 plastic), and/or CD discs (polycarbonate #7 plastic)

A Google User | Aug 20, 2020
Kinney Yong | Aug 20, 2020

Don't think so since they're not considered "hazardous".

Do you give away the big boxes?

Emily | Aug 21, 2019
David Agent | Aug 21, 2019

Negative

Will you accept propane tanks

Sheryl Strich | Aug 21, 2019
Jaden D | Aug 20, 2020

yes, up to 5 gallon tanks

Do u have laptop battery available for hobbyist

Haru Koyama | Aug 21, 2019
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2019

They will accept batteries, but they don't have them to give out.

Do you take small quantities of old treated wood from home owners?

Daniel Carrier | Aug 21, 2019
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2019

No, they won't. Treated wood is trash. I recommend calling your trash hauler to see if you can put it in your bin. If not, you will need to take it to the landfill or a material recovery facility.

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Do they take old lamps

Jacqueline Callender | Aug 21, 2019
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2019

No , but a magician acquaintance of Aladdin will trade some old lamps for new ones. But that was just a story I heard. I normally just give away my lamps on Craigslist if they're working

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Can I drop off old dirty brake fluid?

HyeJu Lee | Aug 21, 2019
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2019

Yes .

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do you take tires?

Karen Parker | Aug 21, 2018
Emily Pablo | Aug 21, 2018

No unfortunately they don't.

Is there a charge fo tv disposal

Tom Swift | Aug 21, 2018
Brian Gerry | Aug 21, 2019

Nope

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Do you accept old tv

Jan Keao | Aug 21, 2018
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2018

They do and you are asking a. Map

Must I place all items in the trunk or can I simply hand it over to them? I just have a bag of single used battery and LED bulbs.

Eric Chow | Aug 21, 2018
Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center | Aug 21, 2018

You can hand them over; they don't need to be in your trunk for disposal. Thank you.

Do you accept old lap top computers? How about a small speaker?

Larry R | Aug 21, 2018
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2018

Yes THEY do. This is a map, not a company's website

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Do you accept contaminated/dirty engine oil?

JON SALAK | Aug 21, 2018
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2018

Please do not mix transmission fluid with oil and do not put transmission fluid in oil containers it will contaminate the oil making it unusable for other purpouses

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Do you take used antifreeze?

Jerome Burrasca | Aug 21, 2018
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

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Do u take used needles

Sharri Mcpherson | Aug 21, 2018
David Agent | Aug 21, 2018

Yes they do as long as it's in a puncture proof container

Can I drop off an old dishwasher here?

Francisco Rodriguez | Aug 21, 2018
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2018

Sorry, no they do not take appliances except tv's and microwaves. Call your trash company for bulky item pickup

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do you accept electronic waste

Troy Jamerson | Aug 21, 2018
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2018

As long as not from a business

Do they take empty IPA 55gl poly drums?

JR Zamora | Aug 21, 2018
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2018

No, they only take residential waste related products, not business

IS this where I drop off old microwave or the dump?

Linda Pickle | Aug 21, 2018
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2018

They will accept microwaves from residents here. They will not take it at the dump. It's considered e-waste.

can you take old music tapes

Bara salmon | Aug 21, 2018
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2018

Music and VHS tapes are not considered hazardous and won't be accepted here.

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Does the center open on 12/23 ,12/24/17 ?

henry tang | Aug 21, 2018
Bee B | Aug 21, 2018

The center is closed on Sundays and Mondays. For holiday schedules check OC landfill. Com

Do you take house hold batteries. Ex: Double A, C's, D's

Betty Claycamp | Aug 21, 2018
Weld Snow | Aug 21, 2018

Yes

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Can I drop off used paint cans

A Google User | Aug 21, 2018
M Hunt | Aug 21, 2018

Yes. As long as you are an OC resident. Limit of 15 gallons per trip.

Is there a charge foe disposal of paint?

William Wilkerson | Aug 21, 2018
Eduardo Zamoranos | Aug 20, 2021

What household chemicals do you collect.

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