The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has scheduled a free household hazardous-waste collection event that will be open to all Riverside County residents for Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24.
The event, which will be held at the Corona City Hall Parking Lot at 400 South Vincentia Avenue, will give county residents the opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste without sending it to county landfills and ensures that hazardous waste is properly managed.
According to a news release issued by the county, only residentially generated household hazardous waste will be accepted at the event which is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
“Waste from businesses or non-profits will not be accepted,” the county said.
According to the county, waste accepted will include used motor oil, paint, antifreeze, household and automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaning products, sharps (needles/syringes or lancets)in a sharps container, unused medication (except controlled substances), fluorescent lamps, and electronic waste such as televisions, computers, VCRs and telephones.
The amount of waste is limited to no more than 15 gallons, or 125 pounds maximum per vehicle. Individual containers should be no larger than five gallons nor weigh more than 50 pounds.
“The collection will not accept explosives, radioactive material, ammunition, asbestos, compressed-gas cylinders over 40 pounds, or infectious or medical waste other than sharps,” the county said.
The event is subject to cancellation during inclement weather or for other hazardous conditions as determined by the county. For more information, contact the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources at (951) 486-3200 or (800) 304-2226, or click here.
