From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, a household hazardous waste collection will be available at the County Road Site, behind the Idyllwild Fire Station.
On that day, local residents may bring a plethora of potentially hazardous materials to the site for free collection. (See attached list of acceptable materials.)
Unacceptable items include ammunition, explosive asbestos, appliances, tires and containers larger than 5 gallons or weighing more than 50 pounds.
Acceptable Materials
- Paint
- Paint thinner
- Shellacs
- Epoxies
- Resins
- Varnishes Adhesives
- Wood stain
- Wood preservative Caulking
- Used Oil & Filters
- Antifreeze
- Gasoline & Diesel
- Brake fluid
- Transmission fluid
- Automotive chemicals
- Lighter fluid
- Kerosene lamp oil
- (Flammable liquid containers cannot be returned)
- BBQ Propane tanks
- Batteries
- Fluorescent tube & bulbs
- Smoke detectors
- Mercury devices
- Light Ballasts
- Electronic devices
- Televisions
- Computers
- Monitors
- Cleaners
- Cosmetic chemicals
- Aerosol cans
- Pool chemicals
- Laundry chemicals
- Drain openers
- Disinfectants
- Degreasers
- Needles
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
- Fertilizers
- Garden chemicals
- Poisons
- Moth balls
- Flea powder
