Hazardous waste is any discarded material that threatens public health, safety, and the environment due to its chemical nature. Throwing these materials in the trash or sewer system puts oceans and groundwater at risk.
Some household hazardous wastes can be identified by having one of these words on the label:
Flammable or combustible - can be set on fire easily
Explosive or reactive - can detonate or explode through exposure to heat, sudden shock, or pressure.
Corrosive - can destroy and cause burns to the skin and other living tissues.
Toxic or poison - capable of causing injury or death through ingestion, inhalation, absorption, or injection.
Have HHW to Dispose of?
Don’t throw household hazardous waste items in your trash can–Let the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources properly dispose of them for you! The City of Corona along with the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources host bi-annual HHW Collection Events in the Spring and Fall that are open not only to City of Corona residents, but to all Riverside County residents.
Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Corona City Hall Parking Lot*
Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Corona City Hall Parking Lot*
*SPECIAL NOTE: HHW Collection Events will close during periods of inclement weather or if unsafe conditions exist for the public and event staff
HHW Collection Event Guidelines
HHW Collection Events provide you the opportunity to properly dispose of HHW, including Electronic Waste (E-Waste), and it’s FREE! Here are some important guidelines to follow:
You may bring up to fifteen (15) gallons of a hazardous liquid waste (including oil and fuel) or a total of 125 pounds maximum per car, per trip. Multiple trips are allowed.
Keep original labels on containers. The container shall be marked and secured to prevent leaks. Do not mix materials. Containers holding gasoline will not be returned.Use a sturdy box to transport the HHW materials in the trunk of your car.
Sharps and needles need to be transported and provided to the County in either a sharps disposal container or a hard plastic container such as an empty milk or juice jug or a large plastic jar, no soft material, glass, or paper carton containers will be processed.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Used Oil and Filters
Latex/Oil-Based Paint
Fluorescent Tubes/Bulbs
Pesticides
Cleaners
BBQ & Camp Size Propane
Aerosol Cans
Antifreeze
Auto/Household Batteries
Garden Chemicals
Pool Chlorine
TVs and Computers
Electronic Waste
Sharps
Unused medication (except controlled substances)
Government, Business, Non-Profit, or Out-of-County Hazardous Waste
Explosives or Ammunition
Controlled Substances
Infectious Waste (except Sharps)
Asbestos
Radioactive Material (except smoke detectors)
Remediation Material
Containers larger than 5 gallons or weighing more than 50 pounds
Appliances
Tires
Trash
For additional information, visit the Riverside County Department of Waste Management site at www.rcwaste.org or call the Riverside County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Hotline at (800) 304-2226.
Other HHW Disposal Options
All Riverside County residents can dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at:
An ABOP site (ABOP sites collect only Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Latex Paint)
A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event (located at a permanent HHW facility)
A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event (mobile event, such as the bi-annual HHW Collection Events at City Hall)
Got needles and sharps to dispose of? Don’t throw them in the trash!
Beginning on September 1, 2008, Section 118286 of the California Health and Safety Code makes it illegal to dispose of home-generated sharps waste in the trash or recycling containers.
Home-generated sharps must be placed in an approved container and brought to a Sharps Kiosk or Household Hazardous Waste Collection facility or event for disposal or disposed of at an alternative approved location. Residents can use a store-bought biohazard container with a secured lid or use their own approved container (i.e., a thick plastic container, such as an empty bleach container or milk jug).
The City of Corona offers two Sharps Kiosks for the collection of needles and sharps for Corona residents.* They are located at the following locations:
Corona City Hall 400 S. Vicentia Ave. Corona, CA 92882(Hours Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Closed Friday - Sunday
Corona Public Library 650 S. Main St. Corona, CA 92882(Hours Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Saturday 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Closed Sundays
*No commercial sharps/needles will be accepted
Permanent HHW Collection Facilities
The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources operates permanent HHW Collection Facilities throughout Riverside County. Below are two locations within driving distance of the City of Corona:
Riverside
Lake Elsinore
Facility
Agua Mansa Permanent Facility
City Maintenance Facility
Address
1780 Agua Mansa Road Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
521 N. Langstaff St. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Hours
Open non-holiday Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Open 1st Saturday monthly( except January & December)
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ABOP Sites
The following ABOP sites collect only Anti-freeze, Batteries, Oil and Latex Paint. They are open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and are closed on holiday weekends.*
Moreno Valley ABOP Facility 31125 Ironwood Ave.Moreno Valley, CA 92555 (Hours Monday – Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Murrieta 25315 Jefferson Avenue Murrieta, CA 92562
*Closed during inclement weather or other hazardous conditions.
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