Needles Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Needles Collection English/Spanish Flyer

Take the last step! Recycle your USED MOTOR OIL and OIL FILTERS!
• Dumping used oil (or any chemical) is a crime – legally and environmentally
• Dumped oil contaminates ground water – our drinking water source
• Used oil is insoluble and can contain toxic chemicals
• Used oil kills plant and aquatic life
• One pint of used oil can create an acre-sized oil slick on surface waters

Remember when recycling oil to
• Drain your oil from cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, lawnmowers, etc., into a reusable, sealable container.
• Do not dump oil on the ground, in the gutter or storm drain, or throw in the trash
• Do not mix anything with the oil (water, paint, pesticides, diesel, antifreeze or gasoline)

Before transporting, be sure that
• Waste is properly labeled or in its original container
• The container is no larger than 5 gallons. Transport no more than 15 gallons or 125 lbs.
• Containers are sound and not leaking
• Sharps/needles must be in approved biohazard container. Sharps will not be accepted in plastic bags, coffee cans, milk jugs, or soda cans
• Waste is securely placed in the back of the vehicle for safe transport

The following guidelines apply
• Household Hazardous Waste ONLY. No Business-Generated Waste Accepted
• San Bernardino County Residents ONLY. Identification will be required
• No Early Birds (waste brought before 7:00a.m. will not be accepted)
• Waste must be accepted by County Fire Protection District personnel.
• Remain in vehicle at all times

We Accept
• Antifreeze
• Auto & Household Batteries
• Computer Monitors, TVs
• CPUs, Printers
• Fluorescent Tubes
• Home-Generated Sharps/Needles in approved container
• Household Cleaners
• Medications – separate liquids from solids (excluding controlled substances)
• Microwave Ovens
• Motor Oil/Used Filters
• Musical Cards, Clothes Irons
• Paint Products
• Pesticides & Fertilizers
• Space Heaters, Stereos, Radios
• Telephones
• VCRs/DVD Players

We Do NOT Accept
• Asbestos
• Business/Commercial Wastes
• Explosives
• Medical Wastes other than sharps
• Radioactive Wastes
• Reactives
• Tire, Appliances, Furniture, Air Conditioner, etc.
• Wastes from foreclosed properties & non-profit organizations

For questions or more information, contact:

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District,

Household Hazardous Waste Program

1.800.OILY.CAT (645.9228) or 909.382.5401

Visit: Sbcfire.org/hhw !!!