LUCERNE >> A HazMobile event will be held on Sept. 19 and 20 at Lucerne Harbor County Park, Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free-of-charge. Fees will be charged for amounts more than 15 gallons.
Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, 5-gallon propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 linear foot) and other toxic materials that cannot be put in the trash.
Items that cannot be accepted include televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes. To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or contact the Recycling Hotline at 263-1980.
HazMobile services are provided to residential households by the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Lake County Public Services Department and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, (CalRecycle). Businesses also are welcome to use the service; however, businesses must pay for the taxpayer-funded service and first make an appointment.
Business appointments can be made by calling the Mendocino County Solid Waste Authority, the contracted agency that provides this service in Lake County, at 468-9786.
Free-of-charge recycling options for residents, businesses:
• Recycled paint is available to both residents and businesses at Lake County Waste Solutions on first-come, first-served basis in 5-gallon containers. Colors include tan, brown, gray and pink.
• Used cooking oil can be dropped off by businesses and residents, which will be recycled into BioDiesel by Yokayo BioFuels. Drop off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and the North Shore Fire Protection District station at 6257 Seventh Ave. in Lucerne.
• Used motor oil can be dropped off by residents for recycling year round at a number of sites in the county. Visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.usfor locations.
• Electronics (E-Waste) can be dropped-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center and monthly at the Goodwill E-Waste collection held in Lakeport.
The Lucerne Harbor County Park is located at 6225 E. Highway 20 in Lucerne.
Lake County Waste Solutions is located at 230 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport.
South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center is located at 16015 Davis St. in Clearlake.
