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
Mercury thermostats/thermometers

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
Ceres Police Station 2727 3rd Street, Ceres, CA
Modesto Police Station 600 10th Street, Modesto, CA
Newman Police Station 1200 Main Street, Modesto, CA
Oakdale Police Station 245 N 2nd Avenue, Oakdale, CA
Turlock Police Station 244 N Broadway, Turlock, 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