MURRIETA - Riverside County Department of Waste Resources reminds residents not to throw hazardous waste items in their trash and instead collect and have the Department of Waste Resources dispose of them. A collection event is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Murrieta City Hall parking lot, located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Acceptable items include residentially generated sharps and needles, medications, e-waste, batteries, used oil and oil filters, paints, stains and spray paint.
As a reminder, it is illegal to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste per trip so please plan accordingly.
For more information or details on acceptable items or other drop-off locations for hazardous items, please visit rcwaste.org/househ
