Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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This collection event is the safest way to dispose of household hazardous waste products. It takes place four times a year and is open to all Yuma County residents.
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10/25/2011This Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program is the safest way to dispose of household hazardous waste products and is open to all City of Yuma and Yuma County residents. This free environmental program is funded through the City's Environmental Fee and is sponsored by the City of Yuma, City of Somerton, and Yuma County. 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.
Drop-Off Site And Schedule
This environmental program takes place four times a year on the second Saturday during the months of January, April, July and October.
2012 Schedule
- January 14, 2012, 8:00 a.m. - Noon
- April 14, 2012, 8 a.m. to Noon
- July 14, 2012, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Oct. 13, 2012, 8 a.m. to Noon
Location
City of Yuma North Public Works Yard
265 W. 13th. Street, Yuma, Arizona
(2nd Avenue and 13th Street)
For More Information
To receive more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, please contact the City of Yuma Public Works Department.
Para Información en Español hable al 373-4500.
