Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Riverside County, CA

Contact: Waste-HHWProgram@rivco.gov · official page

• PaintPaint goes free to a Riverside County permanent HHW facility or ABOP/PaintCare site.
• Propane TanksBBQ and camp propane go free to a Riverside County permanent HHW facility.
• Motor OilUsed oil and filters go to a Riverside County HHW or ABOP facility, free.
• BatteriesBatteries go free to a Riverside County HHW or ABOP facility.
• ElectronicsE-waste and TVs go free to a Riverside County permanent HHW facility.
• Fluorescent BulbsFluorescent tubes and bulbs go free to a Riverside County permanent HHW facility.

California state rules

• California bans household batteries, fluorescent lamps and electronic devices from the trash — take them to an HHW program, retailer take-back or authorized recycler. source
• PaintCare runs free paint drop-off sites across California (often paint and hardware stores) for architectural paint, primers, stains and sealers; call ahead. source
• Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council) offers free mattress and box spring drop-off at participating California locations. source

Nearby California counties

• Los Angeles County
• Orange County
• San Diego County

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