Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

For immediate release: August 4, 2021

Contact: Public Works Department, (650) 286-3270, jpaping@fostercity.org

San Mateo County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste for free at a collection event in Foster City on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM.

To participate, you must schedule an appointment at smchealth.org/hhw or by calling (650) 372-6200. The event location will be disclosed once your appointment has been confirmed. No commercial waste is allowed. Participants will be asked to turn off their engines and stay in their vehicles while waste is being removed.

There is a limit of 10 gallons or 50 pounds per appointment.  Accepted items include cleaning products, fertilizers, pesticides, flammable liquids, fluorescent lights (compact and tubes), paint, acids/bases, aerosol cans, automotive supplies (car batteries, motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, brake fluid), inks, and photo chemicals. All waste collected is reused, recycled, or stabilized for proper disposal to achieve zero waste and prevent any items from going to the landfill and contaminating water and soil. No radioactive, explosive, or medical waste is accepted.

Residents unable to attend this event can dispose of household hazardous waste for free at San Mateo County’s permanent household hazardous waste facility Thursdays through Saturdays (except major holiday weekends). Make an appointment at smchealth.org/hhw or call (650) 372-6200. Free, additional disposal opportunities for paint, fluorescent lights, batteries, and used motor oil/filters are also available at smchealth.org/hhw.

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