With a strong El Niño forecast for the upcoming winter, the City is taking steps to prepare. Learn what to expect this storm season and the actions the City is taking to help keep the Palo Alto community ready.Join City staff for a Community Open House at Fire Station 3 on October 29 at 5:30 p.m. to learn how you can prepare your home and family.
Next date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides Palo Alto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances. The HHW Station is open rain or shine.
Palo Alto residents only, proof of residency is required.
Visit www.paloalto.gov/hazwaste for HHW Station guidelines, a list of what is accepted, and information about the HHW Reuse Zone.
Household Hazardous Waste Station, 2501 Embarcadero Way, View Map
2501 Embarcadero Way ,
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