Common Examples of Toxics | Stanislaus County

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ACCEPTED AT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY

E-WASTE

Cameras
Cell phones
Computers
Computer Equipment
Gaming Consoles
GPS Units
Microwaves
Printers
Televisions
VCRs
Radios/Stereos
DVD Players
Fax Machines
Fluorescent Tubes – Limit 10 per car, per day
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)
Copy Machines
Cables & Cords
Telephones

AUTOMOTIVE

Used Motor Oil
Contaminated Motor Oil
Carburator Cleaner
Oil Filters
Batteries
Antifreeze
Gasoline
Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel
Brake Fluid
Road Flares

YARD

Pesticides
Herbicides
Fertilizers
Pool/Spa Chemicals
Charcoal Lighter Fluid
Tiki Oil

MEDICAL

Small Medical Equipment
Large Medical Equipment – Call First
Sharps must be placed in a rigid, puncture resistant container
No glass containers

HOUSE/GARAGE

Paint (wet)
Paint Thinner
Drain Cleaners
Aerosol Products
Roof Tar
Kerosene
Batteries – All Kinds
Fire Extinguishers
Photographic Chemicals
Adhesives

DOES NOT ACCEPT

Prescription Medications

DO NOT flush medicine down the toilet or drain!
The better solution is to bring them to your nearest drop-off location.

Sheriff’s Office – 250 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA
Hughson Police Station – 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, CA
Patterson Police Station – 33 S. Del Puerto Avenue, Patterson, CA
Riverbank Police Station – 6727 Third Street, Riverbank, CA
Waterford Police Station – 320 E Street, Waterford, CA

Tires

Call the county about free disposal events, or drop-off at transfer stations or landfill for a fee.

Asbestos

Fink Road Landfill

Radioactive Waste

Call DER at 209-525-6700

Welding/Oxygen cylinders

Return to seller

Large Appliances

See drop-off locations.

Propane Cylinders larger than 5 gallons

Return to seller, or call propane store about drop-off

Explosives

Sheriff’s Office – 250 E. Hackett Road, Modesto

Ammunition

Sheriff’s Office – 250 E. Hackett Road, Modesto

Dried Paint

Garbage

Hardened Concrete

See drop-off locations

Printer Cartridges