Carlsbad home owners likely know all about the town dump - more formally the recycling and buyback center at the City of Carlsbad Public Works and Operations Center just north of Palomar Airport - as well as the weekly trash pick-up and recycling services provided by the city through Waste Management.
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Most folks don't have too much trouble getting rid of trash, but hazardous waste is another matter. Landfills won't accept it and you can't just take it somewhere and leave.
Carlsbad recently approved a pick-up service through Clean Harbors. Residents can call Clean Harbors at 1-800-444-4244 to schedule a pick-up at their homes for $10 (the city pays the balance of the cost).
All you have to do is put out your hazardous waste on your porch or driveway and Clean Harbors will whisk it away (limit - 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per pick-up, which is substantial).
Items you can put out include paint, motor oil, batteries, cleaners, lawn chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, TVs and computer monitors.
If paying $10 is just too much, you can still take your household hazardous waste to the permanent facilities in Oceanside or Vista.
For more information, contact the City of Carlsbad Environmental Programs line at (760) 602-4646.
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