Common Examples of Toxics | Stanislaus County Solid Waste | Modesto
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ACCEPTED AT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY

E-WASTE:

  • Cameras

  • Cell phones

  • Computers

  • Computer Equipment

  • Gaming Consoles

  • GPS Units

  • Home-sized Printers/Scanners/Fax -  Limit 2 per day

  • Televisions

  • VCRs

  • Radios/Stereos

  • DVD Players

  • Fax Machines

  • Household Fluorescent Tubes/Bulbs –        ↑ Limit 5 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:

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  • 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

 Bring in a quart sized clear bag and       all button batteries must be taped

  • Fire Extinguishers

  • Photographic Chemicals

  • Adhesives

  • Mercury thermostats/thermometers

NOT ACCEPTED AT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY

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.

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Microwaves

3800 Cornucopia Way Suite C
Modesto, CA 95358

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