Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
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County of Riverside
Regional Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program
January through June 2010

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Sites
will take ALL Household Hazardous and Universal Waste

Before transporting waste to the collection event or facility, please use this checklist to make sure you have done the following:

ü	Use up all hazardous waste when possible.
ü	Offer good, usable products to neighbors, family, or organizations.
ü	Remove all valuables from trunk, as well as, all other items that can be mistaken as hazardous and universal waste discards. Note: The program is not responsible for lost or missing items from your vehicle.
ü	Limit total chemical load to less than 5 gallons or 50 pounds for transportation. (California State Law maximum transportation limitation.)
ü	Secure leaky containers and loose loads. If they are leaky, place them in a secondary container or material that will not allow the leak to spread. Place securely in the vehicle for safe transportation.
ü	Mark containers to identify contents or keep in original container. The contents of the container must be the same as stated on the label. If not, cover up the label and write the name of its contents. Containers with flammable liquid will not be returned (gas cans).
ü	Transport waste in a box placed in the trunk of your car or in the bed of your pickup truck and secure to prevent movement and breakage. (Keep items away from passengers.)
ü	Follow directions once you reach the event site. You will be asked to turn off your motor and stay in your vehicle. The site staff will unload the material from your vehicle.

NON ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS

THESE SERVICES ARE FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MADE OF EXCESSIVE OR
SUSPECTED NON-RESIDENTIAL LOADS.
The following waste CANNOT be accepted at ANY
Riverside County HHW Collection Facility:

Business, Non-Profit or
Out-of-County Hazardous Waste
Explosives and Ammunition
Radioactive or Remediation Materials
Medical/Infectious Waste (except sharps)
Asbestos

Appliances
Tires
55 or 30 Gallon Drums
Compressed Gas Cylinders greater than 40 pounds

If you have any of these wastes please call (951) 486-3200 for assistance.

*ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS*
*BATHROOM* Chlorine Bleach Deodorizer/Air Freshener Disinfectant Hair Dye Mercury Devices Nail Polish Remove Shoe Dye Toilet, Tub & Tile Cleaner	*KITCHEN* Aerosol Cans Aluminum Cleaners Ammonia Drain Cleaner Floor Care Products Furniture Polish Microwave Oven Oven Cleaner	*GARDENING* Aerosol Insecticides BBQ Propane Tanks Fertilizer Fungicide Insecticides Pesticides Rodent Bait/Poison Weed Killer/Herbicide

*WORKSHOP & HOBBY* Calking Fiberglass & Epoxy Resins Glue Gun Cleaners Hobby Chemicals Paint Latex/Oil Based Paint Stripper Paint Thinner/Turpentine Photo Chemicals Roof Coating Varnish	*GARAGE* Antifreeze Auto Batteries Brake Fluid Carburetor Cleaner Chrome Polish Engine Degreaser Fluorescent Tubes/Bulbs Gas, Diesel Fuel Motor Oil Oil Filters Old TV’s & Computers Rodent Poison	*MISCELLANOUS* All Batteries Artist’s Paints Camp Propane Tanks Electronic Devices Flea Powder Kerosene/Lamp Oil Lighter Fluid Moth Balls/Flakes Pool/Spa Chemicals Rug Cleaner Sharps/Needles Spot Remover w/Solvent

Proper Disposal of Medication and Sharps

Most medications are not considered hazardous waste and can be
disposed of in regular trash. Remove personal information from
containers before disposal.

Liquid..................	Empty liquid medication onto absorbent paper towels or rags and throw IN TRASH.

Pill.......................	Crush pills, mix with coffee grounds or kitty litter, and dispose of mixture IN TRASH.

Inhaler…………….	Empty container, expel propellant, and toss empty cylinder IN TRASH.

Sharps/Needles...	Must be placed in a secure approved sharps container and brought to a Household Hazardous Waste collection for disposal.

FREE Biohazard labels are available at the HHW events or by phone (951)486-3200

Click HERE to print your own sharps labels and instructions. Labels allow residents to make their own approved container from sturdy plastic bottles from home. For information:
http://www.rivcowm.org/hhw/medications.html

Contact your Local City Hall for additional Sharps collection programs.

Small Business Waste Information
Business waste is not accepted at the
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
Businesses can get information on disposal at 1-888-722-4234 or (951) 358-5055
http://www.rivcoeh.org/opencms/rivcoeh/ProgServices/Haz_Mat/HazMat.html#hazgen

Household Hazardous Waste Information (800) 304-2226 or www.rivcowm.org

County of Riverside
Regional Household Hazardous Waste Schedule January through June 2010
Maximum Chemical Load: 5 gallons or 50 lbs. (per trip)

CLOSED: During Inclement Weather or other Hazardous Conditions
All sites will accommodate multiple trips if storage capacity allows

HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES:
1/2/10, 1/16/10, 2/13/10, and 5/29/10

Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Locations (Accepts all Hazardous Waste Types)

Permanent Sites

West Coachella Valley Area - New Site!
Palm Springs Regional Permanent HHW Collection Facility
1100 Vella Road, Palm Springs, 92264
NON-Holiday Saturdays only: October - May 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
NON-Holiday Saturdays only: June - September 7:00 AM to Noon

(Interview with RCWMD staff on Palm Springs new HHW Facility HERE)

Lake Elsinore Area
Lake Elsinore Regional Permanent HHW Collection Facility
City Maintenance Facility
521 N. Langstaff St., Lake Elsinore, 92530
Open 1st Saturday of each month except if holiday weekend, event will be postponed to the following Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Closed months of January and December

(Riverside Area)
Agua Mansa Regional Permanent HHW Collection Facility
1780 Agua Mansa Road, Riverside, 92509
NON-Holiday Saturdays only: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Additional Hazardous Waste Services Available to residents in the following Cities:
Indian Wells 760-346-2489 x227	Palm Desert 760-340-2113

Palm Springs 1-800-449-7587	Rancho Mirage 1-800-449-7587
(Proof of residency is required for these services)

Regional ABOP Collection Centers
Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil (and Filters), and Paint (Latex) ONLY

North-West Cathedral City Area
Edom Hill Transfer Station
70-100 Edom Hill Rd., Cathedral City, 92235
Non- Holiday Saturdays only, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(760) 340-2113

East Coachella Valley Area
Coachella Valley Transfer Station
87-011A Landfill Road, Coachella, 92236
Mon - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00, and Saturday 8:00 to Noon
(760) 863-4094

Murrieta Area
County Road Yard
25315 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta, 92562
NON-Holiday Saturdays only, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Temporary Event Sites and Date(s) Hours 9 AM - 2 PM
Aguanga Area Cottonwood Fire Station 44222 Sage Rd., Aguanga, 92536	04/10/10

Anza Area Anza Transfer Station 40329 Terwilliger Rd., Anza, 92539	03/27/10

Beaumont/Calimesa/Hemet/San Jacinto Area Lamb Canyon Sanitary Landfill 16411 Lamb Canyon Road, Beaumont, 92223	03/20/10 & 05/22/10

Blythe Area County Administration Center 260 N. Broadway St., Blythe, 92225	02/20/10

Coachella Area City Parking Lot, 84625 Bagdad Ave., Coachella, 92236	01/23/10

Corona Area City Corporate Yard 770 Corporation Yard Way, Corona, 92880	04/16/10 & 04/17/10

Desert Center Area Desert Center Landfill, 17-991 Kaiser Rd., Desert Center 92239	02/04/10

Idyllwild Area County Road Yard, 25780 Johnson Rd., Idyllwild 92539	05/15/10

La Quinta Area So. City Hall Parking Lot, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, 92253	02/27/10

Moreno Valley Area City Maintenance Facility 15670 Perris Blvd., Moreno Valley, 92251	05/07/10 & 05/08/10

Oasis Area Oasis Landfill 84-505 84th Avenue, Oasis, 92274	04/24/10

Pinyon Pines Area Pinon Flats Transfer Station South End of Pinon Flats Road, Pinyon Pines 92561	04/10/10

Temecula Area City Public Works Parking Lot 43200 Business Park Dr., Temecula, 92590	03/13/10

Changing Oil Too Often?
Review your owner’s manual for
manufacturer’s suggested oil change frequency!

Zero Waste - You Make It Happen!
Funded by a Grant from the
California Integrated Waste Management Board.

Household Hazardous Waste Information (800) 304-2226 or www.rivcowm.org

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