La Quinta Offers Free Disposal Site for Household Hazardous Waste on September 27th

THE CITY OF LA QUINTA and the County of Riverside will offer a free disposal site for household hazardous waste on September 27th from 9 am to 2 pm in the parking lot in front of the La Quinta Maintenance Yard, south of Avenue 52.

Acceptable items include: Cleaners, bleaches, floor wax, drain cleaners, furniture polish, aerosol cans, fertilizer, pesticides, paint, garden chemicals, pool chlorine, motor oil/oil filters, antifreeze, and batteries.

Unacceptable items include: Business, non-profit, or out of county hazardous waste, explosives or ammunition, radioactive materials, medical and infectious waste, asbestos, appliances, tires, or 55-gallon drums.

Business waste or containers larger than 5 gallons are not allowed. No more than 50 pounds, per vehicle, per trip allowed. For more information contact: (760) 777-7035.