Click Register Now! if you are a Thousand Oaks resident or Ventura County unincorporated resident and you wish to register for the Household Hazardous Waste Event.

Please scroll down and review the Accepted and Prohibited items lists before registering.

Accepted Materials

 Acids   Motor Oil 
 Antifreeze  Mercury-Containing Items 
 Asbestos  Nail Polish/Remover
 Automatic Switches  Oil Filters
 Batteries  Medications
 Cement  Paints
 Chlorine  Paint Thinners
 Fertilizers  Photo Chemicals
 Fluorescent Lights  Pool Chemicals
 Fire Extinguishers  Propane Cylinders
 Garden Chemicals  Rodent Poison
 Gasoline  Smoke Detectors
 Home-used Sharps  Used Frying Oil
 Household Cleaners  Weed Killers

 Prohibited Items

  • NO business waste
  • NO radioactive waste
  • NO tires
  • NO explosives, ammunition, or fireworks

R  E  G  I  S  T  R  A  T  I  O  N

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

November 6, 2010 from 8 a.m. - Noon

This free event is located at the City of Thousand Oaks Municipal Service Center.   Additional information will be emailed to you after successful registration.  When registering, be sure to provide an active email address and, if necessary, set email filters to accept messages from gogreen@toaks.org.

Only residents of Thousand Oaks or the Ventura County unincorporated areas may attend.  Identification required upon entry (valid driver's license or utility bill)
You may bring any of the materials listed to the left under "Accepted Materials".  NOTE: It is against the law to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste at any one time.
Register Early!  Online registration for this event will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 4th.
 

Frequently Asked Questions  (FAQ)

  • How do I bring my waste to the event?   Make sure that your waste is being transported in safe, secure containers and that any sharps (needles) are secure.  When you arrive at the event, staff will unload materials from your vehicle.  If you have any questions about  safely packaging and transporting materials, please contact Public Works at GoGreen@toaks.org.
  • How much waste can I bring to the event at one time?   You are responsible for safely transporting materials from your residence to the event.  It is against the law to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste at any one time.
  • Can a business participate in this event?  No. This event is for household hazardous waste only.  Click here for information about the City's Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
  • Can I participate if I do not live in Thousand Oaks or an unincorporated Ventura County area?
    N    o.  The program is only available to City of Thousand Oaks and unincorporated Ventura County residents.  Please check your local government website to see programs in your area.
  • Where can I safely dispose of electronics?  Electronics include anything that plugs-in (except large appliances) and can be safely disposed of at a number of convenient locations.  Click here for information about local electronics recyclers.

Contact:

Environmental Programs 
City of Thousand Oaks Public Works 
(805) 449-2400 

Questions?  Email: GoGreen@toaks.org

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