Daly City – Residents looking for a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste are encouraged to make an appointment for a special collection in Daly City on Saturday, July 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mussel Rock Transfer Station. The transfer station is located at the terminus of Westline Drive near the 1300 block of Skyline Drive and the Pacifica border. Appointments are available in 15-minute increments throughout the morning and may be made online at www.smhealth.org/hhw or by calling the San Mateo County Environmental Health reservation line at (650) 363-4718.

The service is FREE and available to all San Mateo County residents. Typical household hazardous waste items include paint, solvents, insecticides and herbicides, antifreeze and other automotive products, pool chemicals, fluorescent lights and personal care products. Materials that will NOT be accepted include electronic waste (televisions, computers, cell phones), asbestos, pharmaceuticals and explosives.

It is unlawful to dispose many types of common household waste into landfill-bound residential and commercial garbage receptacles. Materials that are classified as hazardous include paint, motor oil, mercury thermometers and fluorescent lights. Materials banned from California’s landfills must be disposed of properly. The household hazardous waste collection event at Mussel Rock on Saturday, July 30 is the least expensive way for residents to properly dispose of hazardous items.

Consumers concerned about hazardous waste should use the least toxic products necessary for the intended purpose and never buy more than needed. Store chemicals in safe places away from children, pets and fire sources. Long-term storage of toxic chemicals can be dangerous.