Household hazardous wastePartly verified
Permanent HHW Collection Facility (WM, El Cajon)
925 O'Connor St, El Cajon 92020 · Waste Management (WM)
WM's HHW facility for Santee residents, with weekday walk-in drop-off for sharps, batteries, lamps, mattresses and limited e-waste.
What it takes
- Mattresses
- Paint/HHW
- E-waste (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 | YesFree, walk-in Mon–Fri |
| Appliances | NoNo |
| Tires | NoNo |
| E-waste | Limited1–2 similar items per visit |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | YesFree — residents only |
| Treated wood | NoNo |
| Asbestos | NoNo |
Not accepted: Explosives, medical waste, business waste
Rates
Free (currently). Checked .
Rules at the gate
- Loads cannot exceed 125 lb or 15 gallons.
Heads up
- County appointments for unincorporated residents are temporarily closed until further notice.
- Bye Bye Mattress lists 925 O'Connor as a resident drop-off, 5 mattresses per vehicle.
Sources
Partly verified. Some details checked against the operator's pages on October 15, 2026; others could not be confirmed. Call before you haul.
Nearby in San Diego County
Straight-line distance, not driving miles.
Rather not haul it yourself?
Eco Waste serves Orange County.