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  • Free hazardous waste drop-off set for April 8 in Citrus Heights

    Household hazardous waste. Photo by Luke Otterstad
    Household hazardous waste. Stock photo, Citrus Heights Sentinel

    Got some household chemicals or other hazardous waste you think might not be good to put in the trash or down the sink?

    On April 8, Citrus Heights residents will have the first of three opportunities in 2017 to dispose of hazardous items like paint, cleaning supplies, vehicle batteries and fluorescent light bulbs, at a free household hazardous waste drop-off event behind Sunrise Mall.

    The drop-off is sponsored by the City of Citrus Heights and Republic Services and is open to any Citrus Heights resident, as long as proof of residency is provided. A recent utility bill or photo ID is acceptable.

    Although many hazardous items will be accepted, a promotional website for the drop-off event states that ammunition, explosives, pharmaceuticals, radioactive material, household batteries, “home-generated sharps,” and used oil won’t be accepted. Some prohibited items for the drop-off — like used oil and household batteries — can be disposed of through Republic Services’ free weekly curbside program. (Learn more)

    Organizers say drop-off appointments are encouraged, but not required, and residents can call (916) 638-9000 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

    Future drop-off events will be held at the same location on June 10, 2017 and Oct. 14, 2017, according to the city’s online calendar.

    2017 drop-off event info:
    See website for more details
    Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017
    Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Location: 6041 Sunrise Mall Rd., Citrus Heights (In parking lot behind Macy’s Women’s)

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  • Final free hazardous waste drop-off set for Oct. 15 in Citrus Heights

    Household hazardous waste. Photo by Luke Otterstad
    Household hazardous waste. Stock photo, Citrus Heights Sentinel

    Got some household chemicals or other waste you think might not be okay to put in the trash or down the sink?

    On Oct. 15, Citrus Heights residents will have the last of three annual opportunities to dispose of hazardous items like paint, cleaning supplies, vehicle batteries and fluorescent light bulbs, at a free “Household Hazardous Waste drop-off” event at Sunrise Mall.

    Sponsored by Republic Services and the City, the drop-off is open to any Citrus Heights resident, as long as proof of residency – like a recent bill or photo ID – is provided.

    Although many hazardous items will be accepted, a flier for the event states that ammunition, explosives, pharmaceuticals, radioactive material, household batteries, “home-generated sharps,” and used oil won’t be accepted. Some prohibited items for the drop-off — like used oil and household batteries — can be disposed of through Republic Services’ free weekly curbside program.

    According to a calendar listing on CitrusHeights.net, residents can call (916) 638-9000 for more information or to schedule an appointment (not required).

    Drop-off event info:
    Date: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016
    Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Location: 6041 Sunrise Mall Rd., Citrus Heights (In parking lot behind Macy’s Women’s)

  • Prescription drug disposal offered by Citrus Heights police, Saturday

    Prescription drug disposal offered by Citrus Heights police, Saturday

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    A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on Sept. 26 this year — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs down the toilet or dropping them in the trash.

    “We invite the public to help us in our effort to address this important public safety and health concern by bringing your medications for disposal,” Citrus Heights police said in a news release this week. “The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.”

    The drop-off event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the front lobby of the police department at 6315 Fountain Square Dr.

    The 10th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is promoted each year by the Drug Enforcement Administration and has resulted in the collection of nearly 5 million pounds of drugs from 2010 to 2014, according to data cited by Citrus Heights police.

    Police said official estimates indicate more than seven million Americans abuse prescription drugs and 2500 teens get “high” on prescription drugs each day for the first time. The drugs are often obtained from the medicine cabinet at home, or from family and friends, according to studies referenced by police in the news release.

    A drug take-back day in Citrus Heights last year was met with “overwhelming success,” according to police.
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  • Feb 21: Free opportunity to safely dump hazardous waste

    Feb 21: Free opportunity to safely dump hazardous waste

    Have some household chemicals or other waste you think might not be okay to put in the trash or down the sink?

    CFL Lightbulbs
    CFL light bulbs, stock photo. // Citrus Heights Sentinel

    On February 21, Citrus Heights residents will have their first opportunity of 2015 to dispose of hazardous items like paint, cleaning supplies, vehicle batteries and fluorescent light bulbs, at a free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event held in the city.

    Sponsored by Republic Services and the City, the drop-off is open to any Citrus Heights resident, as long as proof of residency – like a recent bill or photo ID – is provided.

    Although many hazardous items will be accepted, a flier for the event states that ammunition, explosives, pharmaceuticals, radioactive material, household batteries, “home-generated sharps,” and used oil won’t be accepted — although Republic Services has other free curbside programs to take used oil and household batteries.

    Residents are encouraged to call Republic Services at (916) 725-9060 for more information, or to schedule an appointment –- although appointments are not required, according to an event flier.

    Drop-off event info:
    Date: Saturday, February 21, 2015
    Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Location: 6196 Sunrise Mall Rd., Citrus Heights (In parking lot behind Macy’s)

    A flier for the event can be viewed here.

  • SATURDAY: Final Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

    This Saturday, Citrus Heights residents will have a final free opportunity to dispose of hazardous items like paint, cleaning supplies, vehicle batteries and fluorescent light bulbs, at the last of three Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off events held in the city this year.

    CFL light bulbs. Photo by Luke OtterstadSponsored by Republic Services and the City, the drop-off is open to any Citrus Heights resident, as long as proof of residency – like a recent bill – is provided.

    The first event of 2014 was held in February, followed by a drop-off in June, with the third and final drop-off date being scheduled for October 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind Women’s Macy’s at Sunrise Mall.

    Not all hazardous items will be accepted, including ammunition, explosives, pharmaceuticals, radioactive material, household batteries, “home-generated sharps,” and used oil — but some of these items can be disposed of through home and curbside collection.

    Although appointments are not required, residents are encouraged to call Republic Services at (916) 725-9060 for more information, or to schedule an appointment.

    A flier for the event can be viewed here.

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    Household Hazardous Waste drop-off
    Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014
    8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Sunrise Mall parking lot (behind Women’s Macy’s)