Recycle/collection events set for May 2 and 9

FALLBROOK – The County of San Diego is helping put on two special recycling/collection events in Fallbrook on May 2 and May 9 to help residents properly recycle and dispose of almost everything they can think of.

Saturday, May 2, Ingold Sports Park, 2551 Olive Hill Road

The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health, the County Sheriff’s Department and Ingold Sports Park will hold a household hazardous waste, unwanted medications, electronic waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the sports park. Examples of items being collected include:

Household hazardous waste

Unused or leftover portions of products that contain toxic chemicals used around the house including aerosols, all-purpose cleaners, latex and oil-based paints, pesticides, antifreeze, auto batteries, auto fluids, disinfectants, gasoline, lighter fluid, used oil, oil filters, pool chemicals and solvents.

(Note: When transporting Household Hazardous wastes, leave products in their existing containers if possible; make sure lids are fastened tightly to prevent leaking; transport containers in the trunk or in the back of your vehicle away from passengers and pets; and do not transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time.)

Electronic waste

Residents can recycle up to five television or computer monitors per car. People can also recycle cellular and cordless phones, computer printers and scanners, stereo equipment, VCRs and DVD players, fax machines, miscellaneous computer components, fluorescent light bulbs and common batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and button cell).

Unused medications and medical sharps

The County of San Diego Sheriff’s Department will make a medical drop box available where people can safely get rid of unwanted, unused and expired medications, including controlled substances. Home generated medical sharps — including needles, syringes and lancets — will also be collected. Sharps should be transported in closed, rigid containers.

Note: The following items cannot be accepted at the May 2 event: business waste, tires, ammunition, explosive and radioactive materials, air conditioners, or large appliances.

May 9, Fallbrook High School, Winter Haven Road parking lot, 1050 Winter Haven Road

The County Department of Public Works, CalRecycle, and Fallbrook High School District will hold a special tire recycling day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fallbrook High School Winter Haven Road parking lot.

Only residential tires will be accepted; no truck or business tires. Tires must be reasonably clean of dirt. There is a limit of nine tires per car. A limited number of tires with rims will be accepted. Residents must call in advance to request pre-approval for tires with rims or for loads of more than nine tires.

For more information, call 1-877-R-1-EARTH (1-877-713-2784).