Many items that are commonly used in the home contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Proper use and disposal of these materials is critical to your safety and the health of the environment. They may include:

• Paint, paint thinner, and turpentine
• Cleaners with acid or lye
• Motor oil, gasoline, and antifreeze
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Glues and degreasers
• Car and household batteries
• Pool chemicals
• Medication

For additional information on disposal of medication, please follow this link.

• The City of Santa Clarita offers FREE door-to-door collection of limited amounts of antifreeze, batteries, motor oil and filters, and oil and latex paint for City residents. The pickups are limited to one per household every 12 months and are available on a first come, first served basis.

To schedule a FREE collection of the items listed above, please contact Curbside, Inc. at (800) HHWPKUP(800-449-7587). For disposal of HHW items not listed above, please contact the City of Santa Clarita’s Environmental Services Division at (661) 286-4098.

Please follow this link for additional information regarding Bulky Item & Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options

Cleaning alternative
As you finish your current supply of chemical cleaners, consider using these cleaners as alternatives.

Baking soda

• Cleans and deodorizes carpets, counters, drains,
  refrigerators, upholstery, and vinyl. Extinguishes grease fires. Freshens fabrics. Removes stains. Scours and polishes aluminum, chrome, grout, jewelry, plastic, porcelain, silver, stainless steel, and tin. Softens fabrics.

Cornstarch

• Cleans windows. Polishes furniture. Removes
  stains. Shampoos carpets, and rugs. Starches clothes.

Lemon juice

• Deodorizes. Cleans windows and other glass.
  Removes stains from aluminum, clothes, and porcelain.

Vinegar

• Cleans bricks, carpets, coffee pots, dishes, fireplaces,
  glass, grout, paint brushes, walls, and windows. Polishes metal. Removes mildew, spots, stains, and wax buildup. Softens fabrics.

Steel wool

• Removes rust, rust stains, and stubborn film.
  Scours BBQ grills and broiler pans.

Hazardous Waste Management
Proper management of Hazardous Waste is very important. Some tips to keep in mind:

• Use up the entire product. Ask others if they need your leftover chemicals or paint.
• Hardened or dried out LATEX paint can safely be discarded in the regular trash. To dry out the paint, air dry, or add absorbent such as kitty litter or sand. Make sure the lids are taken off the cans.
• Don’t purchase more product than you are going to need.
• Never dump Hazardous Waste into the gutter, catch basin, streams, rivers, or on the ground.
• Do not throw Hazardous Waste into your trash bin.
• Recycle used tires at a local tire store.

More general information on household hazardous waste can be found as the following website: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/HHW/. The County of Los Angeles offers several free household hazardous waste roundups. More information can be found at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/hhw/.

COMMON BATTERY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

• City Hall
  Security/Info Desk – (661) 286-4150 /ext. 4150
  23920 Valencia Boulevard
  Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2196
  Main No.: 259-CITY (259-2489)
  
  
• Community Center
  22421 Market Street
  Santa Clarita, CA 91321
  Main No.: (661) 286-4006
  
  
• Canyon Country Jo Ann Darcy Library
  Information Desk – (661)251-2720 [when hear voice recording hit 3]
  18601 Soledad Canyon Rd
  Main No.: (661) 251-2720
  Hours – Mon/Tues/Wed – 10:00am to 8:00pm
  Thurs/Fri. – 10:00am to 6:00pm
  Saturday - 10:00 to 5:00pm

Compact Fluorescent Light (CFLs) Disposal

THE HOME DEPOT CFL RECYCLING PROGRAM
At each Home Depot store, customers can simply bring in any expired, unbroken CFL bulbs, and give them to the store associate behind the returns desk. The bulbs will then be managed responsibly by an environmental management company who will coordinate CFL packaging, transportation and recycling to maximize safety and ensure environmental compliance. For more information on the CFL Recycling Program, please visit www.homedepot.com/ecooptions.