NEWS RELEASE 

June 16, 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) that should not be placed in residential trash, recycling, or organic bins. County residents may safely and responsibly dispose of HHW, including electronics, automotive fluids, and garden chemicals at no cost during these events. Proper disposal of household hazardous waste helps protect local communities and the natural environment from pollution.

Both permanent and temporary HHW collection sites accept up to 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.

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.

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!