Town of Paradise Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Managed by: NRWS
Days and Hours: We are open from 9 am to 1pm on rotating Wednesdays and Saturdays (Click Here for Schedule)
Location: 920 American Way, Paradise Ca 95969
Identification: (photo I. D. and proof of residency required)
Procedure: All visitors must stay within their vehicle at all times. For highway safety, there is a limit of 5 gallons or 50 pounds of household hazardous waste per trip. This HHW facility is for Residential use only. Limit one trip per day.
The facility accepts all types of hazardous waste except:
Radioactive's • Explosives • Ammunition
For more information: Call 530-876-3340
Commercial Information
This Facility does not take any commercial generated waste. See below for a list of HHW contacts that service commercial needs.
NRC Environmental Inc. - must call ahead for appointment
EXAMPLES OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES
HOUSEHOLD:
Polishes & cleaners
Oven cleaners
Drain openers
Lighter fluids
Unwanted medications
Syringes
Cosmetics
Fluorescent bulbs
Rechargeable or Alkaline batteries
Mercury containing items (thermometers, thermostats, etc.)
GARDEN OR LANDSCAPE:
Fungicides
Insecticides
Herbicides
Pool chemicals
GARAGE OR WORKSHOP:
Latex & oil-based paints
Paint thinner & strippers
Wood preservatives
Grease & rust solvents
Wood & metal cleaners
Glues, cements
Photo chemicals
Antifreeze
Transmission fluids
Gasoline, fuel additives
Carburetor cleaners
Please Note: Batteries, Used Oil, Oil Filters, Antifreeze, and Electronic Waste are free to drop off Monday - Saturday 10am to 4pm at NRWS Recycling Center (920 American Way), and do not need to be taken to the HHW facility.