Sierra Disposal and Recycling Service

Flammable and Paint Related Materials:

Universal Waste

TVs and Computer Monitors
Florescent Bulbs and Lamps
Mercury containing items; i.e., thermostats, switches, relays
Electronic Waste; i.e., all computer components, TVs, stereos, radios, telephones, cell phones, hand-held electronics, VCRS, CD players, cameras, answering machines and items containing elements with metals like copper, lead, cadmium or chromium
Batteries (all types)
Transformers and ballasts (PCBs)

Automobile products, i.e., brake and carburetor cleaner

Household Chemical Products

Cleaners and polishes, acids and bases
Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
Photo processing chemicals
Pool and spa chemicals
Products labeled CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or POISON Liquids of Any Kind Should Not Be Disposed of In the Garbage

Who:	All residents - in the service area, call 295-3003 for information Businesses call 295-3011 to apply to set up an account. EPA number required. Businesses with accounts call 642-9236 for an appointment.
What:	Hazardous Waste - Up to 5 Gallons or 50 lbs. per visit Universal Wastes - Mercury items, florescent lamps, household batteries, e-waste Material should be in containers, sealed with a lid and labeled, if known. Containers are not returned, except oil recycling containers.
Fees:	No charge for residential Household Hazardous and Universal Waste Minimal fees apply for small quantity business generators
When:	Hazardous Waste and Most Universal Wastes ONLY - Fridays - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clean, used motor oil, car batteries and Electronic Waste - normal residential volumes are accepted during all Transfer Station hours of operation
Where:	Western El Dorado Recovery Transfer Station, 4100 Throwita Way, Placerville - 295-3003 Do not deposit hazardous or universal waste without an attendant

HAZARDOUS WASTE

Latex paint, liquid (dry containers can be disposed of in garbage)
Oil based paints; such as stains, solvents, removers, adhesives and sealants
Flammable liquids and solids; such as gasoline and road flares
Automobile products, including fluids, antifreeze and dirty/contaminated oils
Household and industrial cleaners and polishes, acids and bases
Pesticides, herbicides and other garden products
Pool and spa chemicals
Photo processing chemicals
Aerosol cans and compressed gas cylinders, up to 10 gallon size
PCBs/Ballasts
Most products labeled CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or POISON

UNIVERSAL WASTE

Mercury containing items - Thermostats, thermometers, barometers, switches and relays
Batteries, household, all types
Florescent Bulbs, repack in original boxes
Electronic Waste - TVs and computer monitors and components, CD players, VCRs, radios, telephones, cell phones, stereos without speakers, most hand-held electronics, home copiers, faxes, cameras, answering machines, and pagers. (E-Waste is accepted at no charge during all Transfer Station hours.)

EXCLUDED MATERIALS