Help protect public health and safety and the environment by disposing properly of your household hazardous waste. 

 What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?

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.

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.

March 23 and March 24, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Corona City Hall Parking Lot*

September 28 and September 29, 2024, 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 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.

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:

*No commercial sharps/needles will be accepted

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:

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.*

* Closed during inclement weather or other hazardous conditions.

Resources

Click here to view Riverside County’s 2024 HHW Flyer (English) »

Click here to view Riverside County’s 2024 HHW Flyer (Spanish) »