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Household Hazardous Waste
Help protect public health and safety and the environment by disposing properly of your household hazardous waste.
Household Hazardous Waste
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Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is any discarded material that threatens public health, safety, and the environment due to its chemical nature. Disposing of hazardous waste in the trash or sewer system puts oceans and groundwater at risk. Some materials can be identified by having one of these key words on the label:
- Flammable or Combustible - can be set on fire easily.
- Explosive or Reactive - can easily detonate or explode through exposure to heat, sudden shock, or pressure.
- Corrosive - can destroy and cause burns to the skin and other living tissues.
- Toxic or poison - capable of causing injury or death through ingestion, inhalation, absorption, or injection.
How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
Throwing away hazardous waste in your regular trash and recycling containers can lead to fires and cause environmental harm. Below are a few ways you can safely dispose of hazardous waste.
Bi-Annual Dropoff Events
The County of Riverside’s Department of Waste Resources hosts bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events in the Spring and Fall that are open to all Riverside County residents. For more information about the County’s HHW collection events, click here to visit their website.
Waste Management
Waste Management (WM) can also take some hazardous waste items, such as batteries and used oil. For more information on what WM can take, please see below.
Used Oil and Oil Filter Collection Program
Residents may schedule a free collection of used motor oil on their service day. Each resident can dispose of two (2) gallons of used motor oil and the associated oil filter. The oil must be placed in a clearly marked, screw-top container, and the oil filter must be placed in a sealed plastic bag. To schedule a collection, call WM at (800) 423-9986.
Household Battery and Cellphone Pickup Program
Residents may place household batteries and unwanted cell phones on top of their recycling cart in a see-through plastic bag for collection on their service day. This pickup is not required to be scheduled ahead of time with WM. For information on what items can and cannot be accepted, please see below:
Accepted: Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V), rechargeable or specialty batteries (alkaline, nickel, silver, mercury), and cell phones.
Not accepted: Embedded batteries, electric vehicle batteries, e-bike or e-scooter batteries, and lithium automotive batteries
If you have any questions about hazardous waste, email CoronaRecycles@CoronaCA.gov.
Used Needles and Syringes
Since 2008, it is illegal to dispose of home-generated sharps waste in regular trash and recycling containers.
Home-generated sharps must be placed in approved containers and must be brought to a Sharps Kiosk or Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facility for proper disposal. Residents can use store-bought biohazard containers with a secured lid, or use their own approved containers, such as a thick plastic container.
The City of Corona offers residents year-long drop off sites for used needles and syringes at two Sharps Kiosks located in the City:
Corona City Hall
Address: 400 S. Vicentia Avenue, Corona, CA 92882
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
Closed Fridays, Saturdays, Sunday, and major holidays
Corona Public Library
Address: 650 S. Main Street, Corona, CA 92882
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sundays and major holidays
Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facilities
The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources operates permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facilities throughout Riverside County. Below are two locations within driving distance of the City of Corona:
Agua Mansa Permanent Facility
Address: 1780 Agua Mansa Road, JurupaValley, CA 92509
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Open on non-holiday Saturdays
Lake Elsinore City Maintenance Facility
Address: 521 N. Langstaff Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Open 1st Saturday monthly except in January and December
For more information on permanent HHW disposal facilities, click here.
ABOP Sites (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, & Latex Paint)
ABOP sites collect only Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, and Latex Paint. Below are two locations within driving distance of the City of Corona:
Moreno Valley ABOP Facility
Address: 31125 Ironwood Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, closed holiday weekends
Murrieta
Address: 25315 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday –Saturday, closed on holiday weekends
The facilities may close due to inclement weather or hazardous conditions without notice.
Tires
Tires cannot be placed into regular waste and recycling containers due to the serious environmental risks and impacts they pose. Tires are made from a material that is non-biodegradable, flammable, and gas trapping, and therefore tires must be disposed of at a certified recycling facility.
For information on where you can safely dispose of tires, and California’s Tire Recycling Act, click here.
