LAKE COUNTY >> The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19 at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard, 230 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport. Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Households can bring up to fifteen gallons of toxic items free of charge. Fees will be charged for amounts over 15 gallons. Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, five-gallon propane tanks (empty), 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.
Household Hazardous Waste drop off services are provided to Lake County 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 this convenient service to properly dispose of hazardous waste and protect our environment, however, businesses must pay for this county-funded service and first make an appointment. Business appointments can be made by calling Lake County Waste Solutions at 234-6400.
Free puncture-proof sharps containers may be available at one of these events to use for free sharps disposal.
Free recycling options for residents and businesses
Recycled paint is available to both residents and businesses at Lake County Waste Solutions and South Lake Refuse and Recycling Center first-come, first-served basis in five gallon containers. Colors include tan, brown, gray, and pink.
Used motor oil and cooking oil can be dropped-off by businesses and residents, at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and the North Shore Fire Protection District station at 6257, 7th Ave. in Lucerne. Visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.usfor more locations.
Electronics (E-Waste) can be dropped-off at Lake County Waste Solutions and at South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center.
The free Household Hazardous Waste drop off program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department, Integrated Waste Management Division and CalRecycle as a public service to Lake County households. For more information about recycling, reusing, and reducing, please visitwww.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or call the Recycling Hotline at 263-1980.
Lake County Waste Solutions is located at 230 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport, and is open Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (888) 718-4888 or 234-6400, or visit www.candswaste.com.
South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center is located at 16015 Davis Street, Clearlake and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 994-8614 or visit www.southlakerefuse.com.
