Household hazardous wasteVerified
Escondido Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Site
1044 W Washington Ave, Escondido 92025 · Escondido Disposal for the City of Escondido
Residential HHW drop-off at the Escondido transfer station, two Saturdays a month by appointment. Business waste not accepted.
What it takes
- Paint/HHW
| 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 | NoNo |
| Tires | NoNo |
| E-waste | NoNo |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | YesFree — residents only |
| Treated wood | NoNo |
| Asbestos | NoNo |
Not accepted: Business waste
Rates
Free for eligible residents. Checked .
Rules at the gate
- Max 15 gallons or 125 lb per trip (e-waste excluded); containers 5 gal or less, labeled.
- County residents book through (877) 713-2784.
Heads up
- County page lists unincorporated slots as 12:30–2:45pm; City page says 12:45–2:45pm.
Sources
Verified. Hours, rules and rates checked against the operator's own pages on October 15, 2026.
Nearby in San Diego County
Straight-line distance, not driving miles.
Rather not haul it yourself?
Eco Waste serves Orange County.