Household Hazardous Waste Collection

July
13
Saturday

Author:

Martin AgundezMaintenance SupervisorSolid Waste

Summary:

This collection event is the safest way to dispose of household hazardous waste products and takes place four times a year.

Last Updated:

10/24/2012

Time: 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM

Location

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


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.

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

Now Accepting Household Electronic Waste!

This event now accepts household electronic waste including: home computer components, TV sets, VCR's, cell phones, home phones and small appliances.

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

Collection of household hazardous waste items.

For More Information

Learn more about this event. Para Información en Español hable al 373-4500.

Admission

This free program is open to all City of Yuma and Yuma County residents.

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