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E-Waste can not be disposed of in the trash.
CR&R, Inc. will accept e-waste as a bulky item pick up for residents only. City of Temecula residents are allowed two FREE bulky item pick-ups annually. Please contact CR&R at (800) 755-8112 to arrange for a pick up.
Items that can no longer go into the trash with disposal options:
Household Batteries – (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button type batteries) -
For proper disposal all batteries must be taped at both ends of the terminals or placed in a plastic baggie, separately.
- Battery Boxes are located at City Hall on Business Park Drive; the Community Recreation Center on Rancho Vista Road; Mary Phillips Senior Center on 6th Street; Temecula Community Center on Pujol Street and both Libraries on Pauba and County Center Drive.
- Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse in Temecula and Murrieta.
- Riverside County ABOP every Saturday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm located at 25315 Jefferson in Murrieta (near Murrieta Hot Springs Road). Only 5 gallons of liquid waste or a total of 50 lbs max. per car. Liquid shall be in secured and marked containers.
Electronic Devices - calculators, radios and phones
- Temecula Recycling located at 27635 Diaz Road (north of the DMV) will accept appliances, electronic devices and e-waste, as well as all metals, plastics and CRV products. Open Monday - Saturday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. For more information call (951) 693-1500 or http://www.temecularecycling.com.
- Riverside County’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events are held throughout the County at various locations and dates. For more information and event dates, click on the link above or please call (800) 366-7283. Only 5 gallons of liquid waste or a total of 50 lbs max. per car. Liquid shall be in secured and marked containers.
E-Waste – computers, monitors, televisions, DVD / CD players, printers and scanners.
- CR&R will collect e-waste as part of the bulky item pick up service provided to residents. City of Temecula residents are allowed two FREE bulky item pick-ups annually. Call (800)755-8112 to arrange an immediate pickup.
- Temecula Recycling located at 27635 Diaz Road (north of the DMV) will accept appliances, electronic devices and e-waste, as well as all metals, plastics and CRV products. Open Monday-Saturday from 8am to 4:30 pm. For more information call (951) 693-1500 or http://www.temecularecycling.com
- Riverside County’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events are held throughout the County at various locations and dates. For more information and event dates, click on the link above or please call (800) 366-7283.
Proper Disposal of Drugs and Sharps
Everyday unwanted or expired medicine is disposed of down the toilet. While this was once the recommended practice, studies show that pharmaceuticals can pass through wastewater treatment facilities into creeks, rivers, bays and oceans. In 2002, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that there were pharmaceutical compounds in 80% of waterways tested.
HOW SHOULD YOU DISPOSE OF PHARMACEUTICALS?
Pills – Crush and mix with kitty litter, coffee grounds or other similar type of material and place in your black trash bin.
Liquid medication – Pour into paper towels or other absorbent material and place in your black trash bin.
Inhaler – Empty container by expelling propellant and then place in your black trash bin.
Prescription Containers – Remember to remove and destroy the label with your personal and drug information.
HOW SHOULD YOU DISPOSE OF SHARPS/NEEDLES?
Sharps/Needles
- Place in a secure rigid plastic jug type container (like a bleach or laundry detergent container).
- Tighten lid and secure with tape
- Label container “Sharps/Needles” or “Biohazard”
- Bring to a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event for disposal. -
Note: A limited supply of approved sharps containers will be provided at no cost at the collection event.
Antifreeze, Automotive Batteries, Motor Oil and Latex Paint (ABOP)
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City of Temecula’s City Wide Clean Up held at Chaparral High School. (We cannot accept latex paint at this event.)
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Riverside County ABOP every Saturday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm located at 25315 Jefferson in Murrieta (near Murrieta Hot Springs Road). Only 5 gallons of liquid waste or a total of 50 lbs max. per car. Liquid shall be in secured and marked containers. This event will also accept cooking oil.
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Riverside County’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection For more information please call (800) 304-2226.
Household Chemicals – Aerosol cans, kerosene, pool chemicals, gasoline and pesticides, etc.
- Riverside County’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events are held throughout the County at various locations and dates. For more information and event dates, click on the link above or please call (800) 366-7283. Only 5 gallons of liquid waste or a total of 50 lbs max. per car. Liquid shall be in secured and marked containers.
Bulky Items – Refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens and microwaves, etc.
- Bulky Item Pick Up –Two items twice per year is provided at no cost to Temecula residents, contact CR&R at (800) 755-8112 to schedule a pick up.
- Biannual City Wide Clean Up held at Chaparral High School. For more information contact Dale West at (951) 694-6400.
- Temecula Recycling located at 27635 Diaz Road (north of the DMV) will accept appliances, electronic devices and e-waste, as well as all metal, plastics and CRV products. Open Monday - Saturday from 8am to 4:30 pm. For more information call (951) 693-1500 or http://www.temecularecycling.com.
General Information
Please contact Dale West at (951) 694-6400 for more information.
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