Warner Springs Collection Event: Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste

The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health is holding a FREE household hazardous waste collection event at Warner Springs Community Center located at 30950 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 on Saturday, October 14, 2017. This event is open to all residents living in unincorporated parts of the county.

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.

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)

Not Accepted:

Business waste, tires, ammunition, explosive and radioactive material, medications, air conditioners, or large appliances.

Note: This is NOT a volunteer opportunity.