NEWS RELEASE 

April 1, 2026

Contact:  Corinne Awad

Deputy Director of Program and Operations

County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources

951-486-3200

[email protected]

Riverside County Offers FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection for Residents 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources (RCDWR) hosts permanent and temporary collection events for household hazardous waste (HHW). County residents can safely and responsibly dispose of HHW, including electronics, automotive fluids, and garden chemicals at no cost during these events. Proper HHW disposal helps protect local communities and the natural environment from pollution.

Both permanent and temporary HHW collection sites accept a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per resident, per trip. All sites will accommodate multiple trips if storage capacity, facility, and staffing allow. Facilities may close during inclement weather or other hazardous conditions.

 Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, the following:

☣️ Universal Waste (batteries, fluorescent tubes, and bulbs)

⚡ Electronic Waste (TVs, printers, and cell phones),

🚗 Automotive Products (motor oil, filters, and gasoline),

🌱 Lawn & Garden Products, and more!

April HHW Collection Events

📆 Saturday, April 4

⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Lake Elsinore PHHWCF

512 North Langstaff Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

📆 Saturday, April 11

⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 RCDWR Main Office

14310 Frederick St., Moreno Valley, CA 92553

📆 Saturday, April 18 

⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Lamb Canyon PHHWCF

16411 Lamb Canyon Road, Beaumont, CA 92223

📆 Saturday, April 25

⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍County Road Yard

25780 Johnson Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Residents are encouraged to bring their HHW to any of these FREE events and review the complete 2026 HHW collection schedule online at https://rcwaste.org/household-hazardous-waste.

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