LAKEPORT >> The next HazMobile event will be held on Nov. 21 and 22 at Highlands Senior Service Center. 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 such 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 to properly dispose of hazardous waste and protect our environment; however, businesses must pay for this 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 recycling options for residents and 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.us for 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.
Lake County Waste Solutions is located at 230 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport. Hours are Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (888) 718-4888 or 234-6400 or visit www.candswaste.com for information.
South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center is located at 16015 Davis St. in Clearlake. Its open daily 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 994-8614 or visit www.southlakerefuse.com for information.
The senior center is located at 3245 Bowers Ave. in Clearlake.
