Hazmobile event scheduled for Nov. 20 and 21

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LUCERNE – The next hazmobile event will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at Lucerne Harbor Park, 6225 E. Highway 20 in Lucerne.


Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Events may be canceled due to rain.


Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge.


A charge will be made for amounts above 15 gallons. Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, five-gallon propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, dry cell batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 feet for free) and other toxins that cannot be put in the trash.


Excluded items that cannot be accepted are televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes. Used oil can be recycled year round at a number of sites in the county.


To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, please contact the Public Services office at 707-263-1980.


This is a residential service. Charges apply to businesses; phone 707-468-9786 for more information and business appointments.


The hazmobile program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department Solid Waste Division.


If you have any questions regarding this or any of Lake County’s Solid Waste programs, please call 707-262-1760 or the Hot Line number at 707-263-1980.