LAKE COUNTY >> As a service to property owners impacted by the recent fires, Lake County requested the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) begin the first phase of the Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) removal process. The DTSC will work with any property owners who have opted to allow this work.
To initiate the effort, property owners are requested to contact the County immediately to express their interest and sign an access agreement allowing DTSC to remove HHW. The work will be scheduled only when at least 15 residents have expressed interest.
The soonest possible start date for DTSC to begin removal is Monday, Aug. 24. As such, immediately contact Ray Ruminski at 263-1164 or by email at ray.ruminski@lakecountyca.gov to express interest and begin the enrollment process.
State workers will remove HHW from burned homes in the impacted areas of Morgan Valley Road, Double Eagle Ranch and Jerusalem Valley. This service is only for those affected by the fires. This effort is being conducted free of charge to protect the health of residents, clean-up crews and the environment.
Household hazardous waste must be handled separately from other burn debris and may not be brought to local landfills. Residents are strongly urged to leave all HHW in place and are encouraged to not remove any HHW or damaged containers from their properties. HHW includes unused or leftover portions of products used in your home that contain toxic chemicals. Products labeled Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Flammable, or Corrosive are considered hazardous.
Examples of Household Hazardous Wastes to be removed are automotive batteries, auto fluids, used oil and oil filters, household cleaners, latex / oil-based paint, pool chemicals and propane tanks of less than 30 gallons.
Further questions regarding assistance and clean-up efforts can be directed to the Lake County Residents Help Line at 1-800-325-9604.
