This program is for residents of Thousand Oaks and participating communities. Para información en Español - Residentciales Peligrosos *Appointments are required. To request an appointment, email TOHHW@pscnow.com or call (805) 449-SAVE (7283) and be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number when requesting an appointment. Agoura Hills and Westlake Village residents (Los Angeles County), please click here for household hazardous waste collection information for your areas. City of Westlake Village residents click here for residential door-to-door collection information. The City of Thousand Oaks operates a monthly program (no December event) for collecting household hazardous waste by appointment, which reduces waiting time to less than 10 minutes per participant. The program is open on the first Saturday of each month and regularly serves over 300 participants each month, collecting up to 30,000 pounds of toxic waste that may otherwise have been placed in the trash or illegally dumped. For electronics recycling information, please visit Computers/Electronics Recycling. Dispose of your household hazardous waste safely and conveniently. 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Program Schedule* August 2 No December Event September 6 October 4 November 1 *List of materials accepted: In the house: Electronics Liquid cleaners Polishes Fluorescent light bulbs Nail polish and remover Oven cleaners Batteries Aerosol sprays Expired or No Longer Needed Medications In the yard: Pesticides/fertilizers Weed killers Fungicides Pool chemicals Propane tanks In the garage: Antifreeze Waxes and polishes Engine cleaners Gasoline Brake fluid Auto batteries Oil and oil filters In the workshop: Paint (all kinds) Glues and adhesives Paint thinners Solvents Wood preservatives and finishes Photo chemicals *State law restricts the transportation of more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle. Materials not accepted* Biological waste (medical needles) * Business waste Radioactive materials Explosives/ammunition Visit these websites for additional information: Office Depot's Free Cell Phone Recycling Program for information on their program for recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Diazinon Consumer Products Phaseout and Stop Sale offers information on eliminating the sale of the insecticide diazinon for residential uses, effective December 31, 2004. National Library of Medicine (NLM) Household Products Database provides easy to understand information on the potential health effects of ingredients contained in more than 4,000 common household products. The Big Green Box offers companies and consumers an easy, low cost way to recycle batteries and portable electronic devices. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) to locate the nearest drop-off and collection sites for used and rechargeable batteries. *Please visit Sharps (Needle) Disposal for information on free needle disposal or call 654-5007. For additional information and curbside recycling questions, call (805) 449-SAVE (7283), or visit Trash, Yard Trimmings and Recycling Services. Free Materials Available Using up a product for its intended use, or giving the material to someone who can, is the best practice for any product generated by a household -- this is the most efficient use of our natural resources. An important part of this free program is material re-use, where household products that have not been used are available free to the public, saving disposal cost and the extra cost of having to purchase a new product. On the average, this program gives away 200 pounds of household products, such as cleaners, paint and solvents, fertilizers, wood preservatives, adhesives, and motor oil. Available Materials (product availability may vary) Household Cleaners Paint and Solvents Fertilizers and Garden Products Pool and Spa Chemicals Motor Oil and Automotive Fluids Wood Preservatives and Sealers Adhesives, Glue, Putty and Caulk For more information on the Material Re-Use Program, call (805) 449-2428 or contact gkaufman@toaks.org