Red Bluff

Tehama County/Red Bluff Sanitary Landfill Universal Waste Programs environment or cause illness when collected in large amounts. When there are large amounts, universal waste becomes hazardous waste. Alkaline batteries, fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps, mercury switches, thermometers, thermostats, electronic devices, and appliances that have mercury switches or thermostats are considered universal waste. What Happens to it All? Harmful pollutants such as freon or mercury must be removed by a certified professional. The freon and mercury are recycled. Batteries, tv’s, monitors, and other electronic devices are also recycled. Universal wastes are products or items found in most homes and businesses that contain toxic materials that can pollute the Universal Waste What is Universal Waste? What is Can I put U-Waste in the Trash? No, it is against the law to place u-waste in the trash. The Tehama County Landfill accepts all types of batteries everyday free of charge. Tehama County residents (except Corning) may take advantage of the battery bag recycling program. Fluorescents and mercury containing devices are accepted at locations throughout the County. Please call 528-1103 for a list of locations. Electronic devices and appliances are accepted at the Landfill for a fee. Free electronic collection events are scheduled regularly. Call 528-1103 for details. Battery Bag Program Tehama County residents (except for the City of Corning) can now recycle their used alkaline batteries. Battery bags are now available free of charge at Green Waste of Tehama, Shasta Fasteners, Red Bluff True Value Hardware, Tehama County Environmental Health, Los Molinos Hardware, Tehama County Landfill, Radio Shack, and Red Bluff WalMart. Simply put your used batteries in the orange-colored battery bags and then place the bags in your curbside recycling bin. Help Us Help You Please call the Tehama County/Red Bluff Landfill at 528-1103 or visit www.tehamacountylandfill.com for further information. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS WHERE: Two locations to serve you: Tehama County/ Red Bluff Landfill 19995 Plymire Rd., Red Bluff NEW!!! Corning Facility (located at the Waste Management (Corning Disposal) Facility 3281 Highway 99W) WHEN: Please call 528-1103 or visit www.tehamacountylandfill.com for a list of dates HOURS: Residents 8:00A.M. – 12:00 NOON Small Businesses 12:00 Noon - 2:30 P.M. WHAT TO BRING: Fluorescent lights, transmission fluid, grease, pesticides, fertilizers, oil-based paints, stains, solvents, pool & spa chemicals, detergents, disinfectants, acids, bases, tub & tile cleaner, etching products, old gasoline, kerosene, creosote, tar aerosol cans, and propane cylinders (small only). BRING PROOF OF RESIDENCY LIMIT 50 LBS. PER LOAD Tehama County residents and small businesses only. Small fees apply to businesses. Business must make an appointment. USED MOTOR OIL AND FILTERS Used Oil & Filter Collection Centers Cassidy’s Auto Lube 450 Antelope Blvd., RB...............529-0501 Corning Disposal and Recycling Hwy 99W..................894-4700 Royal Truck Wash 3094 Hwy 99 W, CRNG.................824-1431 Jiffy Lube 190 S. Main St., RB.......................................527-8264 Kragen Auto Supply 510 S. Main St., RB.....................527-9590 Kragen Auto Supply 798 Edith Ave, CRNG.................824-3895 Petro Lube 2151 South Ave., CRNG..............................824-0713 Tehama County/Red Bluff Landfill 19995 Plymire Rd., RB...................................................528-1103 Proper Disposal of Automotive Waste Take the following materials to a HHW drop off facility: Air conditioning freon, antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline and diesel fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, wax and polish, and windshield wiper fluid. Motor oil and oil filters may be accepted next to your curbside recycling bin or at the above collection centers. Please check with your curbside service provider. For more information please call the Tehama County/ Red Bluff Landfill at 528-1103 or visit www.tehamacountylandfill.com Funded by a grant from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recover (CalRecycles) RECYCLE

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