Gasoline disposal in California
What California says to do with gasoline, read off California Department of Toxic Substances Control's own page on 2026-08-19.
California makes it illegal to put household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment — DTSC says you must bring it to a household hazardous waste facility. Read from California Department of Toxic Substances Control · checked 2026-08-19
Never pour gasoline into storm drains, into septic systems, or on the ground. Never dispose of gasoline in regular household garbage or recycling (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation).
It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment (California DTSC).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the California Department of Toxic Substances Control drop-off site finder.
The statute California cites is Health and Safety Code section 25218.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: How do you dispose of old gasoline? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.