Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Hazardous waste drop-off in Big Bear Lake, run by San Bernardino County Fire, HHW Program.

Hazardous waste drop-off: Free drop-off for residents’ paint, chemicals, oil, batteries and electronics. No trash or bulky items.

DirectionsCall 909-382-5401Website

Open to residents · No business waste · Bring proof of residency · Saturdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Takes

• Paint AcceptedLatex and oil-based paint, stain and primer accepted from residents.
• Motor oil AcceptedUsed motor oil and oil filters accepted from residents.
• Antifreeze AcceptedAntifreeze accepted from residents.
• Batteries AcceptedHousehold and vehicle batteries accepted from residents.
• Household chemicals AcceptedSolvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, cleaners, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs and small propane cylinders accepted from residents.
• Pesticides & fertilizer AcceptedPesticides, herbicides and fertilizer accepted from residents.
• Pool chemicals AcceptedPool and spa chemicals accepted from residents; keep them in original containers and apart from each other.
• Fluorescent bulbs AcceptedFluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs accepted from residents.
• Propane tanks AcceptedHousehold propane tanks and small cylinders accepted from residents; call about size limits.

Free for residents.

Doesn't take

Concrete · Dirt & soil · Construction debris · Mattresses · Furniture · Appliances · Refrigerators & AC units · TVs & electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal

County residents only; bring ID. No e-waste at this site.

Close to

Big Bear Lake 0.7 mi · Yucaipa 16 mi · Lake Arrowhead 16 mi · Highland 19 mi · Redlands 20 mi · Beaumont 22 mi · San Bernardino 24 mi · Apple Valley 24 mi

Source: San Bernardino County Fire, HHW Program. Checked by DumpSpots September 2026. Report a correction.