Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026
HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility
You will find HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Eureka, CA. It is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Humboldt County. 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. Humboldt County has 28 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1059 W Hawthorne St, Eureka, CA 95501 Directions |
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| County | Humboldt County, CA |
| Phone | (707) 441-2005 |
| Website | hwma.specialdistrict.org |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 8 am to 3 pm Closed 12:00 to 1:00 pm for lunch and on Sundays. Closed to the public on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closing at 2:00 pm on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve. |
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| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household hazardous waste, household hazardous waste, motor oil, batteries, paint |
| Not accepted | pharmaceuticals, appliances, ammunition, medical waste, e-waste, explosives, large propane tanks, radioactive materials, scrap metal, solar panels |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: hwma.specialdistrict.org, hwma.specialdistrict.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Humboldt County
- The Humboldt Waste Management Authority's household hazardous waste facility accepts up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per resident trip. Source
Before you go
- Leave medicines and sharps for a pharmacy take-back unless the site says otherwise.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm … Self-haul solid waste, minimum charge (up to 120 lbs): $12.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresScrap metal
- Recology Humboldt County Transfer station
- Sanders Roofing Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
More in Humboldt County
All 28 drop-off sites in Humboldt County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
1059 W Hawthorne St, Eureka, CA 95501. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility is listed for household hazardous waste. Not accepted: pharmaceuticals, appliances, ammunition, medical waste, e-waste and explosives.
Is HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency. Rules can differ for businesses and residents.
How much does it cost to dump at HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Household hazardous waste, up to 15 gallons or 125 lbs per trip: No charge listed. The facility page lists no fee for residents; call for current prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility open?
Mon-Sat: 8 am to 3 pm. Closed 12:00 to 1:00 pm for lunch and on Sundays. Closed to the public on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closing at 2:00 pm on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve..
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