According to the California Health and Safety Code Section 252185.12, a public agency may conduct a materials exchange program as a part of its household hazardous waste collection program if the public agency determines which reusable household hazardous products or materials are suitable and acceptable for distribution to the public in accordance with a quality assurance plan prepared by the public agency. The public agency shall instruct the recipient to use the product in a manner consistent with the instructions on the label.
There is a 35 lbs. per month limit on any item from the list below, excluding paint. A record is kept on each participant to keep track of the amount of items collected.
Types of materials in the reuse program include:
- Automotive Products
- Pesticides
- Insecticides
- Paint Products
- Pool Supplies
San Bernardino County’s material reuse program is open Monday-Friday, 1pm to 3:30pm and is located at 2824 East “W” Street Bldg. 302, San Bernardino, Ca 92415. It is recommended to come at least 30 minutes early due to potential lines.