In California, it is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the garbage, down the drain, or by abandonment. Household hazardous waste needs to be disposed of through a Household Hazardous Waste Program.
Improper and illegal disposal can contaminate our drinking water, impede wastewater treatment plants, pollute local waterways and endanger workers. It can also lead to penalties and fines.
South Lake Refuse & Recycling cannot accept any HHW in the garbage or recycling containers.
Household hazardous waste is collected from Lake County residents the third Friday and Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at rotating ends of the lake for convenience to all residents in Lake County. Most items are accepted free. Businesses must make an appointment by calling (707) 234-6400 and a small fee will apply. Events for 2023 begin in January.
Hazardous waste is waste with properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to human health, animals and the environment when disposed of improperly. Hazardous waste can be liquids, solids, or contained gases.
According to the EPA, hazardous waste has the following characteristics:
Many of the common household products like batteries, cleaners, paints and fertilizers we use every day are considered household hazardous waste.
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