Toxic Trash Drive-Thru Collection in Monrovia on Halloween

The City of Monrovia, in conjunction with the County of Los Angeles, will host a free household hazardous and electronic waste drive-thru collection on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event is open to Los Angeles County residents. No business waste will be accepted.

Adhereto the following guidelines if you plan on getting rid of some toxic trash:

• Carefullysecure items in your trunk/pick-up bed. Hazardous waste must be in yourtrunk/pick-up bed with no other items.
• Wasteshould be in a sturdy box, preferably in their original containers. Be preparedto leave containers.
• Noexplosives, ammunition, radioactive materials, controlled substances, trash,tires, or large appliances (like refrigerators, stoves and washing machines).
• Sharpsdisposal will require exiting your vehicle in a designated location to depositthem in a bin.
• Limitof 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip.

Attendeesshould wear a face covering and remain in their vehicles with windows closed,if possible. If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, have been asked toquarantine, or have recently traveled internationally, you should stay home.

Accordingto the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, you can bring the followingitems:

• Motor oil, oil filters, brake fluid.
• Used antifreeze.
• Paint, paint thinner, turpentine.
• Cleaners with acid or lye.
• Pesticides or herbicides.
• Household batteries or car batteries.
• Pool chemicals.
• CRTs, TVs, miscellaneous electronics.
• Mercury thermometers or thermostats.
• Fluorescent light bulbs.
• Used needles or sharps (in a sharps container or a sturdy box labeled “sharps”) (more information).
• Unwanted or expired prescriptions (more information).

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