Drop Off Facilities
The IWMA operates five household hazardous waste drop off facilities in San Luis Obispo County where residents can bring household hazardous waste materials. The maximum amount you can drop off at one time for free is 15 gallons or 125 pounds. We accept all household hazardous waste except radioactive or explosive. See biomedical waste for safe methods of disposal for medical wastes such as sharps, lancets or needles. In addition, the facilities are open to small
Drop off your Household Hazardous Waste items at the following locations:
- Cold Canyon Landfill
HWY. 227, San Luis ObispoHHW facility is open Friday and Saturday 11AM to 3PM - Chicago Grade Landfill
- HWY 41, Atascadero
HHW facility is open Saturday 11AM to 3PM
Also visit their website at: - Heritage Ranch Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility Located at Heritage Ranch Community Services District
4860 Heritage Ranch Road, Paso RoblesHW Facility is open Friday 12 Noon to 2:00 PM - Morro Bay Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility Located at the Morro Bay Waste Water Plant
160 Atascadero Road, Morro BayHHW facility is open Saturday 11AM to 3PM
- Nipomo Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility
509 Southland, Nipomo
- Paso Robles Landfill
- HWY. 46 East, Paso Robles
HHW facility is open Saturday 11AM to 3PM
Drop off is limit is 15 gallons or 125 pounds. No charge to SLO County residents.
Hazardous Waste Management for Small Businesses
If you are a conditionally exempt small business and generate less than 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month, we can provide hazardous waste collection and disposal