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City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility
City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in San Diego County, CA, listed under San Diego. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household hazardous waste. We list 64 other drop-off sites in San Diego County.
| Address | 5161 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA 92111 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County, CA |
| Phone | (858) 694-7000 |
| Website | sandiego.gov |
| Hours | Wed,Sat: 9 am to 3 pm By appointment (getitdone.sandiego.gov/HazmatNewReportPage). Closed holidays, incl. Nov 28 2026, Dec 26 2026, Jan 2 2027. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Proof of City of San Diego residency and photo ID, or a recent bill with name and address |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household hazardous waste, paint, batteries, motor oil, household hazardous waste |
| Not accepted | electronics, appliances, business waste, treated wood, asbestos |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: sandiego.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Diego County
- Unincorporated San Diego County residents can use four county HHW facilities (Ramona, Chula Vista, Escondido, El Cajon); bring proof of address, max 15 gallons or 125 pounds. El Cajon is temporarily closed to unincorporated residents. Source
- Residents of incorporated cities must use their own city's HHW program (e.g., City of San Diego residents use the Miramar HHW facility by appointment). Source
Before you go
- Do not combine products; label anything that is not in its original container.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Hours: Wed,Sat: 9 am to 1 pm
- Hours: Select Sat: 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm
- Hours: 1st and 3rd Sat: 9 am to 1 pm
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm General refuse, per ton (City waste): $42 plus $13 recycling fee and $8 refuse collector business taxHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
- Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility Transfer stationHours: "by appointment"
- Republic Services Transfer station
More in San Diego County
All 65 drop-off sites in San Diego County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility?
5161 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA 92111. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility?
City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility is listed for household hazardous waste. Not accepted: electronics, appliances, business waste, treated wood and asbestos.
Can non-residents use City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Proof of City of San Diego residency and photo ID, or a recent bill with name and address.
Is City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility open?
Wed,Sat: 9 am to 3 pm. By appointment (getitdone.sandiego.gov/HazmatNewReportPage). Closed holidays, incl. Nov 28 2026, Dec 26 2026, Jan 2 2027..
What other household hazardous waste sites are near City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility?
Chula Vista HHW Facility (San Diego County) in Chula Vista (18 mi), Escondido HHW Facility (San Diego County) in Escondido (20 mi) and Ramona HHW Facility (San Diego County) in Ramona (22 mi).
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