Hazardous Waste Disposal in El Cajon, CA

3 locations from 9 recycling listings in El Cajon.

Household hazardous waste sites for paint, chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, and other items you cannot put in the trash. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.

Hazardous Waste Disposal in El Cajon

EDCO Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off - O'Connor St

950 O'Connor St.

(619) 287-5696 ext. 4270

Saturdays by appointment

EDCO accepts household hazardous waste from El Cajon residents at its O'Connor Street site on Saturdays, by appointment only and free of charge. Slots are booked through an online timeslot form, by email, or by phone, and the accepted list includes CRT televisions. Accepted waste covers aerosols, antifreeze, auto batteries and fluids, cleaners, drain openers, disinfectants, latex and oil-based paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, solvents, used oil and filters, gasoline in containers, and electronic waste. EDCO also holds one free hazardous waste collection event each year.

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Waste Management Recycling Center

925 Oconnor St El Cajon CA 92020 USA

(619) 596-5100

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.0 (24 reviews)

Waste Management recycling drop-off for Santee customers at 925 O’Connor St, El Cajon. The city lists paper, containers, batteries, fluorescent lights and limited e-waste; used oil/filters require Saturday HHW appointment and e-waste limits apply.

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Waste Management Recycling Center El Cajon

925 O'Conner Street

619-596-5100

Drop-off Mon-Fri 8 am-2 pm; HHW Saturdays by appointment

Waste Management recycling center one block south of the Bradley and Johnson intersection that serves Santee customers. Takes bottles, cans, paper, e-waste, sharps and batteries, and runs a Saturday household hazardous waste program by appointment.

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Hazardous Waste Disposal in El Cajon: FAQ

What counts as household hazardous waste?

Paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, and similar products that can catch fire, react, or poison. Sites differ on what they take, so check the listing.

Do I need to be a resident to use a hazardous waste site in El Cajon, CA?

Often yes. County and city sites are usually funded locally and may ask for ID or a utility bill. Businesses generally cannot use household sites.

How should I transport hazardous waste?

Keep products in their original containers with lids tight, never mix them, and load them upright in your trunk or truck bed away from passengers.

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