Household hazardous waste (HHW)

2026 Free Household Hazardous Waste Disposal on Saturday

(For City and County residents)

On this page, you can view the 2026 Lake Elsinore Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Schedule. Each event takes place the 1st Saturday of the month with the exception of the Holiday closure on July 4th for Independence Day. Hours of operation for February through May and October through December are 9:00am to 2:00pm, and June through September from 7:00am to 12:00pm, closed for the month of January.

Location

Hazardous Waste Collection SitePublic Works Yard
512 North Langstaff
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

2026 Lake Elsinore HHW Schedule

Additional Event Information on Event Flyer (PDF)

MONTH & YEAR
DAY
HOURS
February 20267th9:00am to 2:00pm
March 20267th9:00am to 2:00pm
April 20264th9:00am to 2:00pm
May 20262nd9:00am to 2:00pm
June 20266th7:00am to 12:00pm
July 20264thHOLIDAY CLOSURE
July 202611th7:00am to 12:00pm
August 20261st7:00am to 12:00pm
September 202612th7:00am to 12:00pm
October 20263rd9:00am to 2:00pm
November 20267th9:00am to 2:00pm
December 20265th9:00am to 2:00pm


We accept the following materials:

  • Automotive chemicals
  • Batteries
  • (Auto, household, and rechargeable NiCads)
  • Electronics
  • (Including TVs, computers and monitors, VCRs, etc.)
  • Fluorescent tubes and bulbs
  • Household chemicals
  • Household cleaners
  • Household pesticides
  • Paint (including stains, varnish, adhesive, paint thinner, resin, epoxy etc.)
  • Pool chemicals
  • Sharps (hypodermic needles)
  • Used motor oil
  • Other

For more information about Household Hazardous Waste call (800) 304-2226 or 
visit: rcwaste.org