Smoke detector disposal can be difficult; many options require residents to package and mail the device back to the manufacturer. Disposal is available via drive-through. Residents simply place items in the trunk and head over to one of the four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center’s conveniently located in Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine and San Juan Capistrano.
The four HHWCCs are conveniently located in Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine and San Juan Capistrano, open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except holidays and rainy days).
Anaheim Collection Center -- 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, 92806
Huntington Beach Collection Center -- 17121 Nichols Lane, 92647, Gate 6
Irvine Collection Center -- 6411 Oak Canyon, 92618
San Juan Capistrano Collection Center -- 32250 Avenida La Pata, 92675
For information on the proper disposal of household hazardous waste visit OCLandfills.com/hazardous-waste. For general recycling questions visit OCRecycleGuide.com.