Paint Thinners Illegal in Garbage & Drains Hazardous Waste FREE Multi-Day Marine Flares Collection Event for West Contra Costa County Boaters/Residents (October 16-November 2, 2024) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 More Info Get Reminder Residents may drop-off paints & solvents at the West County HHW Collection Facility. Solvents, as well as nonempty aerosol solvent cans are banned from the trash. Never Dump Down the Drain Paint thinner is highly toxic and should never be dumped down the drain, in order to avoid contaminating waterways. Instead, dispose of as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).
