Household hazardous waste collection event on May 17

On  Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm, the City of Menlo Park — in partnership with San Mateo County Environmental Health will host a household hazardous waste (HHW) events. Examples of HHW are batteries, paint and paint thinner, pesticides and fertilizers, and florescent lights.

All County of San Mateo residents may drop off HHW free of charge by making an appointment. Please visit the County’s webpage for more information about acceptable HHW items.

The exact address of the event will be provided once the appointment is finalized. There is a limit of 10 gallons or 50 pounds per appointment.

Photo courtesy of City of Menlo Park