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Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste, and Tire Collection Event
May 12, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
San Diego County’s Department of Environmental Health and Department of Public Works are holding a FREE household hazardous waste, e-waste, and tire collection event at Pine Valley County Park located at 28810 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962 on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This event is open to all residents living in unincorporated parts of the county.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE is unused or leftover portions of products containing toxic chemicals used to maintain your residence. Products labeled Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Flammable or Corrosive are considered hazardous.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE INCLUDES:
- AEROSOLS
- ALL PURPOSE CLEANERS
- ANTIFREEZE
- AUTO BATTERIES
- AUTO FLUIDS
- DISINFECTANTS
- GASOLINE (w/container)
- LIGHTER FLUID
- USED OIL/OIL FILTERS
- LATEX / OIL-BASED PAINT
- PESTICIDES
- POOL CHEMICALS
- SOLVENTS
EMPTY CONTAINERS: Empty containers can go into the trash or be recycled.
ELECTRONIC WASTE INCLUDES:
- COMPUTER/T.V. MONITORS
- CELLULAR & CORDLESS PHONES
- CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS (CPUs)
- PRINTERS AND SCANNERS
- STEREO EQUIPMENT
- VCRs AND DVD PLAYERS
- FAX MACHINES
- MISC. COMPUTER COMPONENTS
- FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS
- COMMON BATTERIES (AA, AAA, C, D, AND BUTTON)
TIRES:
- Limit 9 passenger vehicle tires per trip.
- Tires must be reasonably clean.
- No tractor/commercial tires.
- No tires on rims will be accepted without pre-approval.
- Call 1-877-R-1-EARTH for pre-approval or for loads of more than 9 tires.
Transportation Requirements:
Leave products in the existing container, if possible. Make sure lids are on tight so containers will not leak. Transport containers in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers and pets. Do not transport over 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time. Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5-gallon bucket.
Home generated “sharps” including syringes and lancets will be collected during this event. Please transport in closed rigid containers.
Not Accepted:
- Business waste
- Ammunition
- Explosive and radioactive material
- Medications
- Air conditioners
- Large appliances
Note: This is NOT a volunteer opportunity.
