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Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be “Household Hazardous Materials” or “HHW.” Products such as cleaners, oils, batteries, fluorescent lights and pesticides require special care when you dispose of them. See also our dedicated pages for motor oil and filter recycling as well as paint recycling. Click this link for pharmaceutical and medication disposal.
Thousand Oaks Businesses: Click here for information on our Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal Program.
Household Hazardous Waste Residential Drop-Off Program
The City of Thousand Oaks operates a permanent, state-of-the-art Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open by appointment Fridays & Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm for residents of Thousand Oaks & unincorporated Ventura County.
Appointments are required for household hazardous waste disposal. Click on a date below to schedule a
- HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY CLOSED DEC 21-22 AND DEC 28-29 DUE TO CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS.
The Hazardous Waste Facility will reopen in January.
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at: 2010 Conejo Center Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320
How to Participate
Make a Free Appointment (required)
Scheduling an appointment to drop off your material at the new Hazardous Waste Facility is easy - just follow these 3 steps:
- Step 1 - Review the list of accepted materials (below) to see if you have hazardous waste that qualifies for the program.
- Step 2 - Verify that you are a Thousand Oaks or unincorporated Ventura County resident. (You can use the County's "County View" website to check your jurisdiction.)
If you do not live in one of these areas, you will not be able to participate. Please check your city or county website for hazardous waste collection programs in your area.
- Step 3 - Schedule an appointment (Required). Refer to the schedule of registration days above and click on the appropriate link to schedule an appointment online. Drop off appointments are available on Fridays and Saturdays between 9 am and 1 pm, except for major holiday weekends.
A confirmation e-mail will be sent following successful registration.
On-line registration closes at 12 p.m. the Thursday prior to each collection event. Appointment times are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility will not cancel events in the event of rain or inclement weather.
For questions about the Hazardous Waste Facility, e-mail gogreen@toaks.org, or call (805) 376-5007.
On the day of your appointment:
- Carefully transport your hazardous waste to the collection site
- Arrive promptly at your scheduled time.
- Bring a valid ID or utility bill to verify residency.
- When you arrive at the Household Hazardous waste facility, you MUST REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE, while a technician unloads the hazardous materials from your vehicle.
Transportation Guidelines:
- A state law prohibits transportation of more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste at any one time in your vehicle.
- Never mix chemicals!
- Place loose materials in sturdy, non-leaking containers with secure lids (original containers are preferred).
- Please note, containers will not be returned (except for used oil collection containers).
- Pack materials securely to prevent tipping and spilling.
Material Reuse Program
The Material Reuse Program operates alongside the City's weekly Household Hazardous Waste Collection events and is located at the HHW Facility at 2010 Conejo Center Drive in Newbury Park. Appointments are not necessary to shop at the City's Material ReUse Store.
Household Hazardous Waste Material Guidelines
Materials Accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility during regular operating hours:
In the house
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In the yard
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In the garage
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In the workshop
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*State law restricts the transportation of more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle.
Materials NOT Accepted:
- Biological waste
- Business waste
- Radioactive materials
- Medications
- Controlled substances
- Explosives/ammunition
- Tires
- Appliances (anything with freon)
Locations for Battery Disposal
Battery Recycling
Household batteries of all sizes (AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9 Volt, etc.), both rechargeable and single use are considered hazardous waste when discarded. All household batteries can be recycled at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility (see above) or at the following drop-off locations.
Warning: Lithium button batteries are very dangerous to children and pets. Improper handling or storage may result in death or injury.
Batteries are also fire hazards. Click here [PDF] to read about 9 Volt battery safety.
Disposal Tips for community battery disposal bins listed below: Deposit used alkaline and rechargeable household batteries only. Please tape contacts of lithium batteries. No automotive or motorcycle batteries. No plastic bags.
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FACILITY |
ADDRESS |
BATTERY DROP LOCATION |
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| Borchard Community Park | 190 Reino Road | Front Entrance |
| Dos Vientos Community Center | 4801 Borchard Road | Front Lobby (next to front desk) |
| Goebel Senior Center | 1385 E. Janss Road | Front Lobby |
| Grant R. Brimhall Library | 1401 E. Janss Road | Children's Entrance & Adult Entrance |
| Newbury Park Library | 2331 Borchard Road | Front Entrance |
| Thousand Oaks City Hall | 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. | Front Entrance |
| Thousand Oaks Community Center | 2525 N. Moorpark Road | Front Entrance |
| Thousand Oaks Transportation Center | 265 S Rancho Road | Lobby |
Please note: Automotive and industrial batteries are not accepted at these drop locations. Automotive and industrial batteries can be recycled at a City of Thousand Oaks Hazardous Waste Collection Event. Return to the top of the page for hazardous waste collection dates and program guidelines.
Locations for Fluorescent Light Disposal
Fluorescent Light Disposal
The best option is to bring any size or type of flourescent and LED bulbs to the City's Hazardous Waste Facility. However, if you only have the small curlicue and compact fluorescent lights (no tubes or broken bulbs are accepted) you can bring them to Home Depot in Newbury Park for disposal and deposit them in the collection box near the store entrance.
Thousand Oaks Location:
2745 Teller Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 375-6680
Broken fluorescent bulbs require immediate attention to minimize exposure to mercury vapor contained in the glass tubing.
Click here to view the EPA's guidelines on what to do if a fluorescent light breaks in your home.
Additional Resources
- EPA Chemical Data Access Tool - Use this online tool to find chemical health and safety information submitted to the EPA.
- National Library of Medicine (NLM) Household Products Database provides easy to understand information on the potential health effects of ingredients contained in more than 4,000 common household products.
- The Big Green Box offers companies and consumers an easy, low cost way to recycle batteries and portable electronic devices.
- Check Call2Recycle to locate the nearest drop-off and collection sites for used and rechargeable batteries.
- "Clean It" Guidebook - Click here to download this useful guidebook [PDF] for tips on safer cleaning products and house cleaning methods that really work!
- Helpful information on our own website about various hazardous materials, and tips on how to purchase, use, store alternative cleaning products in your home
For additional information and curbside recycling information, visit the Residential Curbside Collection page.