Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Sacramento County, CA

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• Motor OilMotor oil and filters go free to Sacramento County's NARS HHW facility.
• Propane TanksUp to two BBQ propane tanks go free to Sacramento County's NARS HHW facility.
• BatteriesHousehold and car batteries go free to Sacramento County's NARS HHW facility.
• Fluorescent BulbsFluorescent tubes (12/month) go free to Sacramento County's NARS HHW facility.

California state rules

• California bans household batteries, fluorescent lamps and electronic devices from the trash — take them to an HHW program, retailer take-back or authorized recycler. source
• PaintCare runs free paint drop-off sites across California (often paint and hardware stores) for architectural paint, primers, stains and sealers; call ahead. source
• Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council) offers free mattress and box spring drop-off at participating California locations. source

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