What to do
Learn more about hazardous waste to see if you generate or handle it.
1. Contact us
If you're opening a business that will generate hazardous materials contact us by:
If you are familiar with this process, you do not need to contact us. You just need to register your business below.
2. Register online
Go to the California Environmental Reporting System to get the process started. Follow the prompts to:
- Login or set up a profile
- Add or update information related to hazardous waste at your business
3. Pay the fee
Write a check, cashier’s check, or money order to “San Francisco Department of Public Health”. Check the fee schedule for the exact amount. Mail the fee to:
Environmental Health
Attention: Hazardous Materials and Waste49 South Van Ness Avenue
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
Special cases
If you no longer generate hazardous waste
If you no longer generate hazardous waste
If your business has changed and you think you no longer generate hazardous waste, fill out the:
Hazardous Materials Disclaimer Form
Return it to:
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Environmental Health Branch
Attention: Hazardous Materials and Waste
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
We will review your form and an inspector will visit your business to verify the information.
If your business treats hazardous waste
If your business treats hazardous waste
Depending on your operations, you might be regulated by either the:
- City's Hazardous Materials and Waste program, or
- California Department of Toxic Substances Control
We will let you know which level of regulation applies to your business.
Learn more about the tiers with the State tiered permitting flowchart.
If your business only generates universal waste
If your business only generates universal waste
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Last updated April 16, 2024