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Household Hazardous Waste Program
The City of Thousand Oaks operates a monthly Household Hazardous Waste collection program for residents of Thousand Oaks and unincorporated Ventura County areas. These collection events regularly serve over 300 participants and collect up to 30,000 pounds of toxic waste that may otherwise have been placed in the trash or illegally dumped.
Appointments are required. Please refer to the event schedule above and click on the appropriate link to schedule an appointment. |  |  | Participation is limited to Thousand Oaks and unincorporated Ventura County residents only.
If you do not qualify, please check your city or county website for hazardous waste collection programs in your area.
Please dispose of your household hazardous waste safely and responsibly! | | Contact Environmental Programs at GoGreen@toaks.org with any questions or call the Environmental Hotline at (805) 449-SAVE (7283). |
Materials accepted*:
In the house:
Liquid cleaners
Polishes
Fluorescent light bulbs
Nail polish and remover
Oven cleaners
Batteries
Aerosol sprays
Expired or No Longer Needed Medications
Medical needles (sharps) (Except controlled substances) | In the yard:
Pesticides/fertilizers
Weed killers
Fungicides
Pool chemicals
Propane tanks |
In the garage:
Antifreeze
Waxes and polishes
Engine cleaners
Gasoline
Brake fluid
Auto batteries
Oil and oil filters |
In the workshop:
Paint (all kinds)
Glues and adhesives
Paint thinners
Solvents
Wood preservatives and finishes
Photo chemicals
| *State law restricts the transportation of more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle.
Materials not accepted:
- Biological waste
- Business waste
| - Radioactive materials
- Explosives/ammunition
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Battery Recycling - Batteries of all sizes (AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9 Volt, etc.), both rechargeable and single use are considered hazardous waste when discarded. All batteries can be recycled at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Program or at a drop-off location. Click here for more information and a list of Thousand Oaks battery drop-off locations.
Fluorescent Light Disposal - Unbroken fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lights can be taken to any Home Depot store for disposal. Compact fluorescent lights are deposited in bright orange collection boxes near the store entrance. Fluorescent tubes can be turned in at the customer service counter.
Thousand Oaks Location: 2745 Teller Road
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 375-6680
Click here to visit Home Depot's Eco Options webpage and learn more about the CFL Recycling Program.
Free Material Reuse Program
Using up a product for its intended use, or giving the material to someone who can, is the best practice  for any product generated by a household -- this is the most efficient use of our natural resources. An important part of this free program is material re-use, where household products that have not been used are available free to the public, saving disposal cost and the extra cost of having to purchase a new product. On the average, this program gives away 200 pounds of household products, such as cleaners, paint and solvents, fertilizers, wood preservatives, adhesives, and motor oil.
Available Materials (product availability may vary) -
Household Cleaners -
Paint and Solvents -
Fertilizers and Garden Products -
Pool and Spa Chemicals -
Motor Oil and Automotive Fluids -
Wood Preservatives and Sealers -
Adhesives, Glue, Putty and Caulk For more information on the Material Re-Use Program, call (805) 449-2400 or contact Environmental Programs at GoGreen@toaks.org.
Visit these websites for additional information: -
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The Big Green Box offers companies and consumers an easy, low cost way to recycle batteries and portable electronic devices. -
For additional information and curbside recycling questions, call (805) 449-SAVE (7283), or visit Trash, Yard Trimmings and Recycling Services. | |
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