The short answer
Prima Deshecha HHW Collection Center is a household hazardous waste center in San Juan Capistrano. Residents only: Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures).
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
At a glance
- Address
- 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, 92675
- Run by
- OC Waste & Recycling (County of Orange)
- Status
- Open
- Who can use it
- Residents only
- ID and residency
- Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
- Hours
- Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
- Phone
- 714-834-4000
- Official page
- oclandfills.com
Fees
- Fee
- Free for OC residents
What it takes and what it doesn’t
Listed as accepted
- Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides)
- E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
Listed as not accepted
- Waste from businesses, churches, schools, nonprofit organizations or government agencies
- Waste from residents outside Orange County
- Containers larger than five gallons
Good to know
- At Prima Deshecha Landfill;
- OC updates page (Nov 6, 2026) confirms this HHW center OPEN Tue-Sat even while public self-haul at the landfill is closed.
Or have us haul it
We carry it out, load it and take it to the right place, starting at $190. Nearest places we serve:
Sources (checked Nov 2026)
Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.