Rohnert Park, CA

Household Hazardous Waste Removal
in Rohnert Park

Old pesticides, pool chemicals, cleaning solvents, automotive fluids, mercury thermometers, and household hazardous waste removed from Rohnert Park homes. Sealed containers only. California DTSC compliant routing. Bundled with home cleanouts for best value.

DTSC Compliant
Sealed Containers Only
No Unknown Materials
Free Quote
Disposal: Sealed containers to California DTSC-licensed hazardous waste facilities in Sonoma County — materials sorted by chemical category
Pricing Guide
Single item$75+
Quarter truck$150+
Half truck$275+
Full truck$450+

Most specialty items bundled with larger loads.

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Overview

Household Hazardous Waste Removal in Rohnert Park, CA

Rohnert Park households accumulate household hazardous waste (HHW) in garages, utility rooms, and storage areas over years of home ownership. Old pesticide bottles from a garden program three years ago. Pool chemicals from before the pool was removed. Automotive fluids from a car that has long been sold. Cleaning solvents from a renovation. Mercury thermometers replaced with digital units. California law prohibits all of these from going in the regular trash, down the drain, or in a standard dumpster.

We accept common household hazardous waste from Rohnert Park homes as part of a larger home or garage cleanout. All materials must be in sealed, intact, and labeled original containers — we do not accept unlabeled containers, open or leaking containers, or mixed unknown chemical combinations. California DTSC routes these materials to licensed hazardous waste facilities in Sonoma County.

Important note on scope: we are a junk removal service that handles incidental household hazardous waste as part of a broader cleanout. We are not a hazardous waste contractor. For large volumes of industrial chemicals, agricultural pesticides, or complex chemical waste, Rohnert Park residents should contact Sonoma County’s household hazardous waste program directly for free drop-off events and specialized collection.

What We Accept
Pesticides and herbicides (sealed, labeled)
Insecticides and rodenticides
Pool chemicals — chlorine tablets and shock
Pool pH adjusters and algaecides
Automotive motor oil (sealed)
Automotive transmission and gear fluids
Brake and power steering fluid
Antifreeze and coolant
Cleaning solvents and degreasers
Mercury thermometers and thermostats
Photographic chemicals (sealed)
Lighter fluid and camping fuel (sealed)

Have something not listed? Call us — we likely take it.

Quick Quote

Free on-site quote before we touch anything. Same-day available most weekdays. Rohnert Park, CA 94928.

DTSC
Licensed routing
Sealed
Containers only
Free HHW
Drop-off available
What We Handle

Every Item Handled Per California Regulations

  • All containers must be sealed, intact, and in original labeled packaging
  • Open, leaking, or unlabeled containers are not accepted under any circumstances
  • Unknown or unidentified chemical containers are not accepted
  • Materials routed to California DTSC-licensed hazardous waste facilities
  • Chemical categories sorted separately — pool chemicals away from solvents, etc.
  • Most cost-effective when bundled with a garage or full home cleanout
  • Mercury-containing items — thermometers and thermostats — identified and handled separately
  • Automotive fluids accepted only in sealed, capped original containers

California Household Hazardous Waste Law

California Health and Safety Code § 25217 defines household hazardous waste as waste from non-commercial generators that exhibits characteristics of hazardous waste — ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity. Disposal in trash, down drains, or on the ground is illegal under California law and can result in civil penalties. Sonoma County operates free HHW collection events and permanent drop-off facilities in Santa Rosa for residents who prefer to handle disposal themselves. We accept common HHW items as part of a broader cleanout service.

Sonoma County HHW Drop-Off Alternative

For Rohnert Park residents with small quantities of hazardous waste — a few pesticide bottles, a quart of motor oil, a mercury thermometer — Sonoma County’s Household Hazardous Waste program provides free drop-off events and the year-round facility in Santa Rosa. This is often the most convenient and cost-effective route for small HHW volumes. We handle HHW as part of a broader cleanout when the volume justifies combined service rather than a separate trip.

What We Cannot Accept

We cannot accept: open or leaking containers of any hazardous material, unlabeled containers with unknown contents, mixed or combined chemical waste, medical sharps and needles (use Rohnert Park pharmacy sharps programs), prescription medications (use DEA drug take-back programs), propane and pressurized gas cylinders with residual contents, and radioactive materials of any kind. For these items, Sonoma County’s HHW program or appropriate specialty contractors are the correct resource.

Rohnert Park Only

We serve only Rohnert Park, CA 94928. No cross-county routing, no travel fees. Same-day arrival on most weekdays.

All Specialty Items
Our Process

How Every Specialty Item Pickup Works

1

Call or Request

Call (934) 6511-6544 or submit a junk request. Tell us your Rohnert Park address and what specialty items need to go.

2

We Confirm

We confirm your appointment, note any regulated items or prep requirements, and give you a one-hour arrival window.

3

Free Quote

We arrive, view the items, and give you a firm price before touching anything. Regulated items identified on-site.

4

We Haul It

We carry, sort, and haul — each item routed to its correct California-compliant disposal or recycling pathway.

FAQ

Common Questions — Answered

What household chemicals are classified as hazardous waste in California?
Pesticides, herbicides, solvents, automotive fluids, pool chemicals, mercury-containing devices, and many cleaning products exhibit hazardous characteristics and cannot go in regular trash.
Do the containers need to be sealed?
Yes, without exception. We only accept sealed, intact containers in original labeled packaging. Open, leaking, or unlabeled containers are not accepted.
Do you take automotive motor oil?
Yes, in sealed, capped original containers. Automotive oil in sealed containers is accepted as part of a broader garage cleanout.
Do you take pool chemicals?
Yes. Pool chlorine tablets, shock, pH adjusters, and algaecides in sealed original containers are accepted. Pool chemicals are stored separately from other chemical categories.
Is there a free way to dispose of HHW in Rohnert Park?
Yes. Sonoma County operates free HHW drop-off events and a permanent facility in Santa Rosa for Rohnert Park residents. This is free for small volumes.
Do you take mercury thermometers?
Yes. Mercury thermometers and programmable mercury thermostats are accepted as part of a cleanout and handled as California hazardous waste.
Can you take prescription medications?
No. Prescription medications require DEA-authorized drug take-back programs. CVS, Walgreens, and many pharmacies in Rohnert Park have in-store drug disposal boxes.
What if I have unknown containers in my garage?
We cannot accept unlabeled or unknown containers. For truly unknown chemical waste, contact Sonoma County HHW or a licensed environmental contractor for identification and disposal.
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Hazardous Items Disposed Correctly.
DTSC Compliant. Sealed Containers Only.

Bundle with garage cleanout for best value. Rohnert Park, CA 94928.