We assume that whoever does this is making an uninformed attempt to dispose of their hazardous waste properly. In the spirit of keeping us all well-informed, we offer the following tips on hazardous waste disposal within San Francisco. Many common products we use at home, such as painting supplies, cleaners, solvents, poisons and resins, are made of toxic chemicals. Unwanted leftovers of these products for disposal are called hazardous waste. For safety and environmental reasons, it's against the law to dispose of hazardous waste in your garbage or drains.
Chemicals can also cause fires in garbage trucks.
When hazardous waste is mixed in with common garbage, it cannot be separated for proper disposal, putting our environment at risk. Many common products, including household cleaners, garden pesticides, used motor oil and products used in home improvement projects, can pollute San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean when poured down home drains or street drains, harming fish and wildlife. Disposal within San Francisco Curbside pickup of oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, batteries and latex paint is available in most areas of San Francisco. If you are a San Francisco resident, you can properly dispose of your household hazardous waste at the San Francisco's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 501 Tunnel Avene near Candlestick point. The hours of operation are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, between 8a.m. and 4p.m.