Hazardous/Special Waste
Reduce hazardous waste by choosing safer cleaning and pest control products; buying only what you need of automotive and home maintenance items and following label instructions.
- Items that are Banned from the Trash and Recycling Bins
Household Hazardous Waste
Humboldt County's household hazardous waste drop-off facility is located at the Humboldt Waste Management Authority waste transfer station at 1059 West Hawthorne Street in Eureka. It is open the first Saturday of each month (excluding holidays) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments are required for households but there is a 15 gallon container size limit. If you are a business call to set up an appointment. For further information call 441-2005.
MERCURY THERMOMETER EXCHANGE
Mercury is a hazardous material. During regular office hours bring your mercury thermometer to the Environmental Services Department and exchange it for a digital thermometer.
E-WASTE
Computer monitors, CPU's and other parts can be recycled at Arcata Community Recycling Center for a fee. For more information call 822-4321.