LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – As a service to property owners impacted by the Sulphur fire, the county of Lake has requested that the California Department of Toxic Substances Control start the first phase of the household hazardous wastes removal process, which will begin as soon as possible.
Lake County Environmental Health and the Department of Toxic Substances Control will work with any property owners who have questions or concerns regarding this work.
State workers will enter properties and remove household hazardous wastes from burned homes in the impacted areas of Sulphur fire. This service is only for those affected by the fire.
This effort is being conducted free of charge to protect the health of residents, clean-up crews the community and the environment.
Household hazardous waste has to be handled separately from other burn debris and may not go into local landfills.
Residents are strongly urged to leave all household hazardous wastes in place and are encouraged to not remove any such materials or damaged containers from their properties.
household hazardous wastes include unused or leftover portions of products used in your home that contain toxic chemicals, including products labeled caution, warning, danger, poison, toxic, flammable or corrosive are considered hazardous.
Examples of household hazardous wastes to be removed are antifreeze, solvents, auto batteries, auto fluids, used oil and oil filters, household cleaners, fertilizer, pesticides, aerosols, latex/oil-based paint, pool chemicals and propane tanks (less than 30 gallons).
Contact Lake County Environmental Health at 707-263-1164 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions or concerns about the household hazardous removal process.
County reports on waste collection services for Sulphur fire-impacted property owners
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