Hazardous Waste Centers
Emergency hazardous waste centers are opening in Simi Valley and Fillmore to collect leaky cans of paint thinner, broken bottles of pesticide and other toxic substances that were damaged in the Jan. 17 quake.
The collection centers, approved Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors and coordinated by the county’s General Services Agency and Waste Management Department, will be open today through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The waste collection centers will accept motor oil, paint solvents, auto batteries, household cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, antifreeze and other toxic refuse.
Individuals are limited to five gallons or 50 pounds of material per trip, and up to 20 gallons of used motor oil per trip.
Fillmore residents can turn in their waste at the Central Park parking lot at Central Avenue and Main streets.
In Simi Valley, residents can take hazardous waste to the Simi Valley Library at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road.
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