Antifreeze, or coolant, is used as freeze protection and as a heat transfer medium for motor vehicles, heavy equipment and buildings. The most common type is made of ethylene glycol, a material that is toxic to humans and animals. Used antifreeze may also contain levels of dissolved heave metals that can be toxic to animal life and may contaminate soils and sediments. If ethylene glycol biodegrades in large quantities, it can deplete the levels of dissolved oxygen in surface waters, killing aquatic organisms.
Antifreeze needs to be disposed of properly, do not place in your curbside trash or recycling containers.
Multiple retail establishments accept this material around the county. These centers accept a maximum of 5 gallons of antifreeze per visit. Depending on the center, disposal fees range from $1.50-$3.00/gallon.
Also visit our Household Hazardous Waste Facility page available to residents and businesses.
Reuse organization
ACT Enviro
967 Mabury Rd
San Jose, CA 95133
NotesPickup and fee: call for quote.
Acur-It Automotive Repair
5677 Redwood Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Notes5 gallons maximum.
Antifreeze Recycling Company
Petaluma, CA
NotesDrop-off: waste antifreeze only. Deliver antifreeze in original containers; no detergent bottles. Soap, salt and solvent residue contaminates the antifreeze.
Benjamin Tire & Brake
250 Airport Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
NotesDrop-off and fee: 5 gallons maximum.
Business Hazardous Waste Collection at the HHW Facility
500 Mecham Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
NotesAppointment required. Accepts up to 27 gallons of liquid or 220 pounds of solid material.
Firestone Complete Auto Care
2730 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA
NotesDrop-off and fee: 5 gallons maximum.
Henry Curtis Ford - Mercury Service Department
1120 Auto Center Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94952
NotesDrop-off and fee: 5 gallons maximum.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW Facility)
500 Mecham Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
NotesDrop-off: accepts up to 15 gallons of liquid (with a maximum of 5 gallons per container) or 125 pounds of solid material.
Pete's Automotive
6160 Sebastopol Rd./ Hwy. 12
Sebastopol, CA 95472
NotesDrop-off and fee: 5 gallons maximum.
Pete's Automotive & Muffler
6160 Sebastopol Ave
Sebastopol, CA 95472
NotesDrop-off and fee: 5 gallons maximum.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
690 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
NotesDrop-off and fee: 5 gallons maximum.
Williams's Auto Care Center
18380 Sonoma Hwy.
Boyes Hot Springs, CA 95476
NotesDrop-off (located in the back office of property) and fee: 5 gallons maximum.
