How to resolve AdBlock issue? 
Community
- Details
- Written by: Editor
The HazMobile will be at Kmart, 2019 S. Main St., in Lakeport from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge.
Fees will be charged for amounts over 15 gallons. Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, five-gallon propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 linear foot) and other toxic materials that cannot be put in the trash.
Items that cannot be accepted include televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes.
To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or contact the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.
HazMobile services are provided to residential households by the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Lake County Public Services Department and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, (CalRecycle).
Businesses also are welcome to use this convenient service to properly dispose of hazardous waste and protect our environment, however, businesses must pay for this taxpayer-funded service and first make an appointment.
Business appointments can be made by calling the Mendocino County Solid Waste Authority, the contracted agency that provides this service in Lake County at 707-468-9786.
Free recycling options for residents and businesses:
Recycled paint is available to both residents and businesses at Lake County Waste Solutions on first-come, first-served basis in five gallon containers. Colors include tan, brown, gray and pink.
Used cooking oil can be dropped-off by businesses and residents, which will be recycled into BioDiesel by Yokayo BioFuels. Drop-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and the North Shore Fire Protection District station at 6257 Seventh Ave. in Lucerne.
Used motor oil can be dropped-off by residents for recycling year round at a number of sites in the county. Visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us for locations.
Electronics (E-Waste) can be dropped-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and monthly at the Goodwill E-Waste collection held in Lakeport.
Lake County Waste Solutions
230 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport
888-718-4888 or 707-234-6400
Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., www.candswaste.com
South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center
16015 Davis St., Clearlake
Open daily 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
707-994-8614
The HazMobile program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department, Integrated Waste Management Division and CalRecycle as a public service to Lake County residents.
For more information about recycling, reusing and reducing, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca or call the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.
- Details
- Written by: Editor
The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 5340 Third St.
There will be an incredible selection of clothing, shoes, toys, furniture, kitchenware, jewelry and collectibles.
Don't miss this twice-a-year chance to save big on items for your home and family.
If you have items to donate, please bring them to the church beginning on Monday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or call 707-279-1104 to arrange pick up on large items.
- Details
- Written by: Editor
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – In honor of the Barbara Bush Literacy Program being celebrated during September, the Lake County Republican Women Federated collected and donated 15 books on American history and politics to Middletown High School's library.
On Monday, Sept. 26, Lake County Republican Women Federated Vice President Sherrye E. Schwarz presented the book Middletown High School Librarian Tamah McQueen.
- Details
- Written by: Editor
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Lake County Public Service Director, Caroline C. Chavez, announced today that the Eastlake Landfill, will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
The Landfill and Public Services office will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Normal operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The Public Services office's normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding this subject or any of the solid waste issues in Lake County, please call 707-262-1760.