Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Othoniel's Junk Removal Service picks up household batteries, light bulbs, paint, and propane tanks, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These items are regulated as hazardous or universal waste in California and can't just go in regular trash — we handle pickup and see that they're properly disposed of in compliance with California regulations through a certified waste partner.
Batteries and fluorescent light bulbs are regulated as universal waste under California Title 22 CCR; oil-based paint is hazardous waste and even dried latex paint is restricted from general trash in most CA jurisdictions; propane tanks are DOT-regulated for transport. We dispose of these items in compliance with California regulations through a certified waste partner rather than standard landfill disposal.
It helps to keep these items in their original containers where possible and set apart from general household junk — that makes it easier for our crew to identify and route each material correctly during pickup.
What's Included
- Household batteries
- Light bulbs (including fluorescent/CFL)
- Paint (call to confirm latex vs. oil-based before booking)
- Propane tanks
What's Not Included
- [CONFIRM WITH OWNER: any quantity limits per pickup, or restrictions on industrial/commercial quantities of these items]
How Pricing Works
Household hazardous item pickup is typically priced per item or by quantity, since handling and disposal costs vary by material. Call for a free quote — let us know what you have and roughly how much.
How It Works
- Call or request a quote. Reach us 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM at (714) 597-4058 or send a request — tell us what you need removed.
- Confirm the details. We confirm scope, access, and timing with you, including same-day availability when needed.
- Crew arrives. Our crew shows up on schedule, ready to handle the heavy lifting.
- We load it up. We do all the loading — you don't lift a finger.
- Clean sweep. We sweep up the area we cleared before we go.
- Pay when the job's done. Simple payment once the work is complete — no surprise add-ons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put batteries or light bulbs in the regular trash instead?
No — household batteries and fluorescent light bulbs are regulated as universal waste in California and shouldn't go in regular trash. We pick them up and see that they're disposed of in compliance with state regulations.
Do you take any type of paint?
Call us with details on whether it's latex or oil-based, and whether it's still liquid or dried — this affects how it needs to be handled. We'll let you know what we can take.
Do you take full propane tanks or only empty ones?
Call us with details about your tank so we can advise on pickup — propane tanks involve transport rules that depend on their condition.
Is there a limit on how many items you'll take at once?
[CONFIRM WITH OWNER: any cap on quantity per pickup for household hazardous items.]