When: Friday May 23 (5/23 with light bulbs)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (No early drop-offs, please)
Where: Tennis court parking lot near the air station
What: Household batteries only (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, and button batteries)
- Corroded batteries must be bagged in plastic
- Residents are encouraged to bring their batteries directly to the collection events
- No e-waste or general rubbish
What: Light Bulbs
Recycling Limits:
- Fluorescent Tubes:
- Up to 4 feet long
- Must be unbroken and taped together
- Limit: 2 per household
- CFL Bulbs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs):
- Must be unbroken, sealed in paper with tape or in a sealed bag
- Limit: 4 per household
- LED Bulbs:
- Must be unbroken, sealed in paper with tape or in a sealed bag
- Limit: 4 per household
- Light bulbs must be sorted by type and sealed in paper or in a plastic bag
Important Update for DACs in 2025:
- No appointment needed!
- A 25-pound limit per collection date applies.
- DACs handling large quantities should take them to the County Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site(appointment required).
Need an alternative drop-off time?
If the scheduled dates don’t work for you, contact the Santa Clara County Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Siteat 408-299-7300 to make an appointment.
For questions, reach out to Sustainability Services at 408-754-1334 or email mtatum@the-villages.com.
