Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste cannot be disposed of in the trash!

Something is hazardous if it can catch fire, react, or explode when mixed with other substances, or if it is toxic. When disposed of improperly, these wastes can do serious damage to the health of humans, wildlife and the environment.

Some examples of hazardous waste are:

Ammunition Car batteries Leftover paint Medical waste

Poisons Solvents Toxic cleaners Used oil

Electronics waste cannot be disposed of in the trash!
These include computers, televisions, and cellular phones. For more information, please visit the Electronic/Universal Waste page.

Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
Disposal at the facility is FREE* to Butte county residents. No appointment is necessary. Up to 50 pounds of solid waste, or 5 gallons of liquid waste, may disposed of with each visit.

*To qualify for free disposal you must provide proof of residency. Acceptable documents include garbage, water, phone, cable, or electricity bills.

Location:
1101 Marauder Street
Chico, CA 95973
Map and Driving Directions

Hours of operation:

Fridays:	9:00am to 1:00pm
Saturdays:	9:00am to 4:00pm

For more information:

• Call 1-866-HAZCATT (429-2288) - Available toll free 24 hours a day.
• Visit the Butte County Hazardous Waste Page

• Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility - 1-866-HAZCATT (1-866-429-2288)
• Butte County Hazardous Waste Page
• CA Integrated Waste Management Board Information Line - (800) 553-2962
• Department of Toxic Substances Control - (800) 698-6942
  (to report hazardous waste violations only)