Did you know that approximately 70% of homes in Sonoma County contain lead-based paint? Lead paint can be found in homes painted before 1978 (also playgrounds). Major areas of concern are doors, door frames, windows, window frames and kick boards. Before doing repairs on homes built before 1978, find out if lead-based paint is present. Lead is a hazardous heavy metal that can cause health problems, particularly with young children. A blood test is the only way to determine if a child has been lead poisoned. Lead paint chips are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
This page is for lead paint and lead paint chips. For lumber coated with lead-based paint, visit the Pressure Treated Wood page. Some out-of-county landfills will also accept lead construction materials.
Related topics:
See Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention fact sheet
See Household Hazardous Waste Facility for Residents and related programs
Reuse organization
ACT Enviro
967 Mabury Rd
San Jose, CA 95133
NotesPickup and fee: call for quote.
Asbestos Management Group of California, Inc.
3238 Helen St
Oakland, CA 94608
NotesAsbestos, lead, and mold abatement, demolition, deconstruction, water extraction, hazardous waste hauling, UST removal, soil remediation
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.
California Lead-Related Construction Program
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, County of Sonoma Department of Health Services
NotesThe Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) is a department of the California State Department of Health Services. The CLPPB employs a team of health professionals, who provide services to parents, healthcare providers, and the general public.
Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc.
30677 Huntwood Ave
Hayward, CA 94544
NotesPickup and fee: call for quote.
Curran Environmental Services
2137 Stonefield Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
NotesFee: lead testing and removal service.
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.
Jakela Environmental Services, Inc. dba Asbestos Control Center
NotesPickup and fee: lead-based paint containment and removal service.
Micro Analytical Laboratories
5900 Hollis St, Ste M
Emeryville, CA 94608
NotesFee: lead testing service.
Redwood Landfill
8950 Redwood Hwy
Novato, CA 94945
NotesDrop-off and fee: lead painted lumber and other lead construction products. An analysis of the lead concentration is required. For instructions, call 415-408-9055 or visit website for self-service waste profiling.
Sonoma County Environmental Health Division
625 5th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
NotesGood general information for homeowners.
State Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
State of California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1901
Oakland, CA 94612
