Household Hazardous Waste Program

This Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center has got to be the most efficiently run government service ever. Clear signage as you approach the address directs you to the exact right spot to handle this business. Checked ID, pulled forward, stopped, turned off engine, unloaded and on my way. I think I might have been there 3 minutes. Very courteous staffing. Can we get some effectiveness like this in the DMV?

This location is the newest permanent Santa Clara County hazardous waste drop-​off site in the Berryessa neighborhood referred to as the San Jose Environmental Innovation Center. It just opened mid-​September and is the only drop-​off location in San Jose. We made an appointment online (super easy), came by ten minutes late, and were on our way five minutes later (less four propane cylinders, some old nail polish, and a ziplock of old used batteries).
The adjacent neighborhood/​area is kind of sketch, but the facility itself was nice (from what we could tell as we never got out of our vehicle). We turned onto Las Plumas and there was signage from half a block up directing us where to go for drop-​off. The signs led us up to the right side of the building, with two organized lanes, for vehicles to pull up. I pulled my ID out and was checked off the list from a clipboard and then pulled forward. We were asked to turn the vehicle off (for safety purposes) and the staff (fully gloved, dressed for dealing with hazardous materials) removed our bag of stuff from the back seat. We then pulled forward and were out.
The staff was very nice, courteous, and helpful and the appointment system online is easy to use (you do get an email confirmation). I just couldn’t find a listing of all the location addresses, but did know beforehand that we wanted to drop off the waste in San Jose. I highly recommend getting rid of your hazardous household waste in the proper manner — safer for the environment and less impact on our landfills.
Here is a list of items they accept: aerosols, batteries (car and household), fluorescent lights, garden chemicals, household cleaners, pesticides, propane tanks/​cylinders, used motor oils, automotive fluids, fertilizers, flammable fluids, helium, latex paint and stains, pool chemicals, sharps — hypodermic needles, used oil filters, and other products (such as nail polish!). Please do not throw these items in the regular garbage!