Recycling Services in Napa, California |
Old paint, dead batteries, broken electronics, and expired medications don't belong in your curbside carts. Here's where they can go instead. |
There's probably something sitting in your garage right now because you're not quite sure what to do with it. Maybe it's a dead television, leftover paint, a worn-out mattress, or an old container of pesticides.
The good news? Napa Valley residents have more disposal options than they might realize—including free drop-offs and special curbside pickups.
Upper Valley: Calistoga, St. Helena, and Yountville
Residents served by Upper Valley Disposal & Recycling Services (UVDS) have a convenient local option: Clover Flat Resource Recovery Park, at 4380 Silverado Trail in Calistoga.
Residential customers can drop off many items free, including:
Clover Flat is open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Check its accepted-materials list before visiting.
You may not need to drive anywhere. UVDS customers can schedule up to two bulky-item pickups annually, including eligible electronics and appliances. On-call collection of household batteries and used motor oil is also available. Call 707-963-7988 or visit UVDS residential services for arrangements.
Napa: City and Surrounding Areas
The Napa Recycling & Composting Facility, 820 Levitin Way in American Canyon, accepts electronic waste and scrap metal. For larger items, the Devlin Road Transfer Station, 889 Devlin Road, handles furniture, appliances, tires, and construction debris, generally for a fee.
Residents should also check with Napa Recycling & Waste Services about collection options before transporting bulky items.
American Canyon
Recology American Canyon offers single-family residents one free bulky-item pickup each year. Eligible electronics can be included. Schedule service at 707-552-3110. Residents can also use Recology's Vallejo Materials Recovery Facility, 2021 Broadway, for free drop-off of accepted batteries, paint, used oil, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, and mattresses, subject to limits.
Drop-off hours are Thursday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
See accepted items and quantity limits
What About Pesticides and Household Chemicals?
Some hazardous materials require a special trip regardless of your garbage provider.
The Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 889A Devlin Road in American Canyon, accepts household chemicals, pesticides, flammable liquids, and other qualifying hazardous waste from Napa County households.
It's open Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Household drop-off is free, subject to quantity limits.
Check what the facility accepts. For smaller quantities of leftover house paint, participating PaintCare retailers offer additional free drop-off locations. Find a PaintCare location.Medications and Needles
Unused medications should go to an authorized medication collection location, such as a participating pharmacy or law-enforcement drop box. Never flush them.
Used needles require an approved sharps container and an authorized collection location. Clover Flat accepts properly contained residential sharps; other options vary by location.
Not Sure Where Something Goes?
A quick check with your waste provider could save you a long drive—and possibly a disposal fee.
Napa Recycling maintains a searchable What Goes Where disposal guide covering hundreds of everyday items.
The most important thing to remember: batteries, electronics, chemicals, and other hazardous materials should never be tossed into an ordinary curbside cart.
Paint, Chemicals, Batteries, and Propane
The Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Facility, at 889A Devlin Road in American Canyon, accepts household cleaners, pesticides, paints, automotive fluids, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and small propane tanks.
It's open Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Household drop-off is free, with no appointment required. The limit is 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip.
See the complete accepted-items list.
For smaller quantities of leftover house paint, participating PaintCare retailers offer additional free drop-off locations. Find a PaintCare location.
Electronics, Appliances, and Mattresses
Don't put televisions, computers, or other electronics in the trash.
The Napa Recycling & Composting Facility, 820 Levitin Way in American Canyon, accepts electronic waste and scrap metal free of charge.
The nearby Devlin Road Transfer Station, , accepts furniture, appliances, tires, and construction debris, generally for a fee. One mattress-and-box-spring set can be dropped off free per visit. American Canyon residents can also arrange electronic-waste collection through Recology.
See Napa Recycling's facility information.
Medications and Used Needles
Unwanted non-controlled medications and properly contained sharps are accepted at the household hazardous waste facility. Controlled medications require a participating pharmacy or law-enforcement collection program. Never flush medications or put loose needles in the trash.
Different Providers, Different Services
Your regular garbage company may offer additional collection options:
Check with your provider about bulky-item pickups and special recycling services before making a trip.
The most important rule:
When an item contains chemicals, batteries, electronics, or potentially hazardous materials, check before putting it in any curbside cart. |
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Definitely check the accepted items list first. I would hate to drive out there and find out they won't take something.
Tom H.Same here. A quick call ahead can save a wasted trip too.
I live in American Canyon and had no idea we get one free bulky pickup each year.
The Sunday hours at Clover Flat are handy for those of us who work during the week.
Good reminder about never flushing medications. I bet a lot of people still do that.
Wish the transfer station fees were listed here too. That can make a big difference.
I took an old TV to the Napa facility last year. The free electronics drop off was pretty easy.
Kimberly F.Good to hear it was straightforward. I have an old monitor to drop off.
The 15 gallon limit is helpful. I have a few old cans of paint and cleaners to get rid of.
Two bulky pickups a year through UVDS is good to know. I thought you had to haul everything yourself.
Teresa L.I didn’t know that either. Have you tried scheduling one, or do you know how far ahead they book?
Does the free mattress drop off at Devlin include box springs too?
I used to put old batteries in the trash. Definitely won't be doing that anymore.
Glad they included the Friday and Saturday hours for the hazardous waste place. That's easy to remember.
I didn't realize Clover Flat takes mattresses for free. Mine has been in the garage for months.
Linda M.That’s a nice option. Just check the current limits before loading it up.