Household hazardous wasteVerified
San Juan Capistrano Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (at Prima Deshecha Landfill)
32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano 92675 · OC Waste & Recycling (County of Orange)
County drop-off for household hazardous waste and e-waste, free to OC residents. Contractors can't drop job waste here; homeowners can bring their own.
What it takes
- E-waste
- Paint/HHW
- Appliances (limited)
| Material | Status |
|---|---|
| Trash (household and commercial) | NoNo |
| Mixed C&D / remodel debris | NoNo |
| Concrete and asphalt | NoNo |
| Dirt and soil | NoNo |
| Brick, block and rock | NoNo |
| Green waste | NoNo |
| Clean wood and pallets | NoNo |
| Scrap metal | NoNo |
| Drywall | NoNo |
| Roofing (shingles, tile) | NoNo |
| Mattresses | NoNo |
| Appliances | LimitedMicrowaves/small kitchen only |
| Tires | NoNo |
| E-waste | YesFree (OC residents) |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | YesFree (OC residents) |
| Treated wood | NoNo |
| Asbestos | NoNo |
Not accepted: Business, contractor or hauler waste, asbestos, ammunition, explosives, tires, helium tanks, high-pressure cylinders, marine flares, prescription medication
Rates
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste + e-waste | Free (OC residents) |
Free to OC residents; 15 gal / 125 lb max per vehicle per trip. Checked .
Rules at the gate
- Max 15 gal or 125 lb per vehicle per trip (DOT limit); no container over 5 gal.
- Original labeled containers with lids (except motor oil, fuel, antifreeze); don't mix wastes.
- Proof of County residence may be requested.
- Closes during rain, including mid-day — call (714) 834-4000.
- Free Materials Exchange: residents can take up to five usable products a week.
Heads up
- At the Prima Deshecha Landfill entrance (same address).
- Oil filters, ballasts and cooking oil aren't on the accepted list — call.
Tip: Job-site hazardous waste needs a registered hazardous waste transporter; OCWR posts a business referral list.
Sources
- [1]OCWR Household Hazardous Waste
- [2]OCWR HHW Collection Centers fact sheet (July 2026)
- [3]OCWR Business Hazardous Waste referrals
- [4]OCWR HHW Collection Center Locations
Verified. Hours, rules and rates checked against the operator's own pages on October 15, 2026.
Nearby in Orange County
Straight-line distance, not driving miles.
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