Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Author:

Martin Agundez Sanitation Crew Leader Solid Waste

Summary:

This collection event is the safest way to dispose of household hazardous waste products and takes place four times a year. It is open to all Yuma County residents.

Published On:

2/25/2008

Last Updated:

1/12/2009

This Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program takes place four times a year on the second Saturday during the months of January, April, July and October. This free environmental program is the safest way to dispose of household hazardous waste products and is open to all Yuma County residents. It is a recipient of the Arizona Governor's Pride Award.

The HHW Collection program is funded through the City's Environmental Fee and is sponsored by the City of Yuma, City of Somerton, and Yuma County.

What Is Household Hazardous Waste?

Household Hazardous Waste is defined as unwanted corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive material used in your home, car or truck, garden and lawn. Bring these items to an HHW Collection event for safe disposal at no charge:

Motor Oil
Paint
Household Cleaners
Tires (limit 5 off the wheel/no rims)
Anti-freeze
Solvents
Batteries
Pesticides & Fertilizers

No business or commercial waste, explosives, ammunition, pressurized gas or radioactive waste will be accepted.

Drop-Off Site And Schedule

2009 Schedule

January 10, 2009, 8:00 AM - Noon at North Public Works Yard 265 W. 13th St.
April 11, 2009, 8:00 AM - Noon at North Public Works Yard 265 W. 13th St.
July 11, 2009, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM at North Public Works Yard 265 W. 13th St.
October 10, 2009, 8:00 AM - Noon at North Public Works Yard 265 W. 13th St.

Location

City of Yuma North Public Works Yard
265 W. 13th. Street, Yuma, Arizona
(2nd Avenue and 13th Street)

For More Information

For more information please contact Public Works Para Información en Español hable al 373-4500.

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Christmas Tree Recycling 2008-2009: The Christmas Tree Recycling Program takes place at the end of December and the beginning of January. The City of Yuma offers a drop off site for your Christmas tree. Continued... 12/5/2008

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