Hazardous materials include: acids, batteries, cathode ray tubes, caustics, cleansers, engine coolant, flammable liquids, fluorescent lights, paint, pesticides, poisons, and pool chemicals. 

Facilities cannot take radioactive, medical wastes, or explosives. 

Motor Oil & Filters 

Residents can call San Luis Garbage at 805-543-0875 to schedule curbside pickup at no additional charge. 

Batteries, CFLs, Fluorescent Tubes, & Mercury Thermostats Take Back Locations

https://www.iwma.com/slo-take-back-program

Return these items to any location that sells them during regular store hours for free recycling.  

Medications/Drugs

To view take back locations please visit the IWMA website. 

Pharmacies throughout the County will take back both over the counter and prescription medications including pills, ointments, and lotions from any resident at no cost. 

Needles & Sharps

To view take back locations please visit the IWMA website. 

Pick up a free disposal container from your local pharmacy for used needles, syringes, lancets and other sharp objects and return it when full.  

Paint Take Back Locations

To view take back locations please visit the IWMA website.  

Take back your unwanted or leftover paint to any retail store in SLO County that sells paint. They will also take back sealers, stains, shellacs, and varnishes.