Hazardous Waste Laws and Regulations
As of February 8, 2006, state law prohibits the disposal of hazardous wastes (HW) in the garbage. The different HW materials included in this ban are: electronic devices with a circuit board (VCRs, cell phones, microwaves, telephones, printers, radios, computers, monitors, TVs), batteries, motor oil, latex or oil based paints, solvents, household cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, fluorescent bulbs or tubes, electrical switches/relays, pilot light sensors, and mercury thermostats.There is still a way to dispose of these items because many of these HW items are recyclable on campus and in Yolo County. On campus, the R4 Recycling Program has various multi-bin locations where anyone can drop off cell phones, batteries, CD’s, and inkjet cartridges. To find locations on campus, visit the Multi-Bin site here.
Other items such as computers, televisions and other electronic devices can be taken to the Bargain Barn, on campus, to be resold.
Yolo County also offers drop-off locations in special containers at the landfill, motor oil recycling locations, battery recycling, and bimonthly household hazardous waste drop-off days. Please visit Yolo County’s recycling website www.yolocounty.org/recycle.
For further information about the state law which prohibits improper disposal of HW, please call (800) 728-6942.