Smoke Detectors

Many smoke detectors contain a trace amount of radioactive material and are NOT accepted in the landfill or recycling.

Please take them to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility:

889A Devlin Road, American Canyon | 1-800-984-9661
Every Friday & Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM
Households: no appointment or fees
Business: appointment only; fees charged

Or, they may be returned to the manufacturer for proper recycling. Here is a list of manufacturer addresses (PDF) for their return.