Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Program

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The City provides a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off service for all Simi Valley residents. The service is by appointment, for residential customers only – businesses may not use this program. The service is free and safe. Six events are offered each year, on the third Saturday of every other month. To schedule an appointment, please see the dates below:

May 18, 2024 - Filled
July 20, 2024 - Appointments begin May 20, 2024
September 21, 2024
November 16, 2024
January 18, 2025
March 15, 2025

Businesses Accepting HHW

Some businesses in Ventura County will accept some household hazardous wastes. View a list of businesses that accept some household hazardous wastes.

Paint

Latex and oil-based paint may be disposed of at Dunn Edwards, 50 West Easy Street (805) 520-9532 or Sherwin Williams, 3200 East Los Angeles Ave (805) 527-5966.

Please call the business for further information prior to dropping off paint. No leaking, unlabeled, or empty containers are accepted at these drop off sites.

Household Batteries

Household batteries, including AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt batteries, can be disposed of at G.I. Industries/Waste Management (195 W. Los Angeles Avenue) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or at the Simi Valley Public Library (2969 Tapo Canyon Road) during the Library's business hours.

View the list of local businesses that accept household batteries for disposal.

Electronic Waste Disposal

If you are a customer of G.I. Industries/Waste Management they will accept electronic waste disposal at their Simi Valley facility, at 195 West Los Angeles Ave. Call (805) 522-9400 for information.

Electronic waste is not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. It is illegal to dispose of Hazardous Waste in a trash collection bin.

Household Hazardous Waste Appointments

Appointments are available at 15-minute intervals between 8:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. (January, March, November) or 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (May, July, September). There are a limited number of appointments available for each collection event.

Transportation and collections limits are 15 gallons liquid or 125 lbs. solid materials. It is illegal to transport more than these quantities without a hazardous materials transportation permit, and the collection site will not accept anything in excess. Multiple appointments may be made if necessary.

There are several Certified Used Oil Recycling Centers throughout Simi Valley that will accept used motor oil.

Items Accepted

Aerosols
Automotive products (vehicle batteries, antifreeze, motor oil, motor oil filters, gasoline)
Flammable liquids and solvents
Fluorescent Lamps
Home generated medical sharps
Household cleaning products
Household batteries (ni-cad, alkaline)
Mercury containing devices (shoes that light up, thermometers, greeting cards, gauges, switches, and counterweights)
Paint and paint products (oil based, latex)
Pesticides and fertilizers
Prescription and over-the-counter medications (no controlled substances)
Swimming pool chemicals
Photo processing chemicals

Items Not Accepted

Ammunition - call the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department at (805) 654-9511
Bio-medical waste
Controlled substances
Business waste - contact County of Ventura at (805) 654-2813
Electronic waste - contact G.I. Industries at (805) 522-9400
Explosives - call the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department at (805) 654-9511
Fireworks - call the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department at (805) 654-9511
Gas cylinders - contact G.I. Industries at (805) 522-9400
Medical waste - contact County of Ventura at (805) 654-2813
Propane tanks - contact G.I. Industries at (805) 522-9400
Radioactive waste - contact County of Ventura at (805) 654-2813
Smoke Alarms (return to supplier listed on device label)
Tires – contact Simi Valley Landfill at (805) 579-7267

Unused, unwanted, and expired medications should be taken to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Please contact the Ventura County Sheriff's Office at (805) 494-8260 for drop off times and locations.

Do Not Flush Medications Down the Toilet

Scientists have found that medications that are improperly disposed of are showing up in water sources such as lakes and rivers. This can pose a risk to humans, animals, and the environment.

Medications include prescription drugs such as hormones (birth control pills, estrogen replacement drugs, etc.), antidepressants, and antibiotics; over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.), cold/flu remedies, and antiseptics (germ killing liquids); and, veterinary medicines.

For more information regarding the proper disposal of medications please go to www.nodrugsdownthedrain.org.

Contact

If you have any additional questions on the Household Hazardous Waste Program, please contact the City of Simi Valley, Department of Public Works, at (805) 583-6321.