Trade junk– batteries, paint, oil, pesticides– for free garden mulch

Jim Stark
InstantRiverside.com

On August 28, Riverside will be offering people a chance to recycle household batteries and fluorescent bulbs, get rid of bulky items, and receive free garden mulch, all at the City Corporation Yard on Lincoln Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Acceptable bulky items include televisions, computers, mattresses, refrigerators, passenger tires (no rims), and yard trimmings. Mulch will be loaded directly into pickups or vehicles with trailers. Passenger cars or vans must bring containers or bags.

Free mulch is available at the Agua Mansa Transfer Station Scale House, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hazardous waste, such as paint, oil, or pesticides, can be dropped off on any non-holiday Saturday at the Riverside County Permanent HHW Collection Facility, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Each load of hazardous waste should not be more than 50 pounds. Multiple trips are allowed.

For more information, call 311.

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