Q: Where can I dispose of my used cooking oil?

A: Cooking oil is considered hazardous waste. It pollutes our waterways and should never be disposed down any drains. Cooking oil can be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Facilities in Alameda County. Hayward’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at 2091 W. Winton Avenue. Fremont’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at 41149 Boyce Rd, Fremont.