Hazardous, Universal, & Electronic Waste Disposal for Businesses

The IWMA has programs to help businesses manage their hazardous, universal and electronic waste. State and Federal laws govern these programs and restrictions apply.

To dispose of hazardous, universal, and/or electronic waste please complete the
WASTE INVENTORY AND CERTIFICATION FORM

Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Waste Inventory and Certification Form:

Businesses are permitted to dispose of up to 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per calendar month.
- For hazardous waste, a $25 minimum charge applies.
This form requires an EPA ID Number for hazardous waste disposal.
- If you do not have an EPA ID Number, please contact the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 1 (800) 618-6942.

After Your Form Has Been Approved:

Once your form is approved, you will receive a confirmation email and an invoice (if applicable).
We are currently accepting payment by credit card and check.
- If paying by check, please drop off or mail checks to our office (The IWMA) at 870 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Bring the approved inventoried waste form to the indicated location at your appointment date and time, which will be one of the locations listed below.

Approved Disposal Locations for Businesses:

Chicago Grade Landfill
2290 Homestead Road, Templeton, CA
Hours: Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm
Map & Directions

Cold Canyon Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Facility
2268 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
Hours: Wednesdays 9 am - 12 pm
Map & Directions

Morro Bay Household Hazardous Waste Facility
160 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA
Hours: Fridays 9 am - 11 am
Map & Directions

Nipomo Household Hazardous Waste Facility
509 Southland Street, Nipomo, CA
Hours: Fridays 1 pm - 3 pm
Map & Directions

Paso Robles Landfill
9000 CA Hwy. 46 East, Paso Robles, CA
Hours: Thursdays 9 am - 11 am
Map & Directions

Please Note:

The IWMA is not a regulatory agency and cannot advise you regarding hazardous waste regulations or your current status as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG).
If you are unsure if the business is a CESQG or if you have questions about hazardous waste regulations, please call County Environmental Health at (805) 781-5544 for further information.
The IWMA reserves the right to provide information to County Environmental Health to verify your compliance with CESQG regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (805) 782-8530.

Website Accessibility Policy

San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (805) 782-8530

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (805) 782-8530.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.