Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event Scheduled In Pass Area

BEAUMONT, CA — The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has scheduled a free household hazardous-waste collection event Saturday at the Lamb Canyon Landfill, officials announced.

The event is open to all Riverside County residents and is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the landfill located at 16411 Lamb Canyon Road.

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 will be accepted.

The event will accept up to 15 gallons, or 125 pounds maximum, of waste per vehicle. Individual containers should be no larger than five gallons and should not weigh more than 50 pounds each, officials said.

The collection will not accept explosives, radioactive material, ammunition, asbestos, compressed-gas cylinders over 40 pounds, or infectious or medical waste other than sharps.

Waste from businesses or nonprofits will not be accepted.

Mixed loads containing trash and household hazardous waste will be charged according to the landfill fee schedule. For mixed loads, place household hazardous waste at the rear of the load to be unloaded first, officials said.

The event is subject to cancellation due to 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 the Lamb Canyon Landfill.