It’s almost that time of year again! This year’s free Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event for the residents of Carpinteria will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.
Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles and bring only accepted items. Most items are accepted at this event, including furniture, appliances, electronic waste, pesticides, automotive fluids, fluorescent bulbs, medications, etc. Please limit liquids to 15 gallons total. The City is not accepting tires, explosives, biohazards or radioactive materials.
Outside of this event, Carpinteria households are able to request up to two bulky item collection services every year through EJ Harrison & Sons Inc.
*Attention Carpinteria Businesses* This event is intended for residents. Carpinteria small quantity generators must email sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov to make an appointment (hazardous waste ID number required). Businesses without an appointment and large quantity generators will be turned away.
This event is sponsored by the City of Carpinteria and EJ Harrison & Sons, Inc. Used oil disposal is funded in part by CalRecycle. For questions or more information, please contact sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov.
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