Mesa residents encouraged to take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste

Our next event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the East Mesa Service Center, 6935 E. Decatur (east of Power Road, north of University). There is no cost to take advantage of this service, but Mesa residents are asked to show their most recent trash bill upon arrival.

Hazardous household waste will only be accepted during the event dates and times and residents are asked to remain in their vehicles at all times while at the collection site.

Waste should be sealed in its original container if possible, and unmarked containers should be labeled if the contents are known.

Acceptable items:
Paint, polishes & varnishes
Pool chemicals
Turpentine
Adhesives
Antifreeze
Gasoline
Mercury
Electronics
Fuel additives
Paint-related materials
Aerosol cans
Motor oil
Appliances (limit 2)
Batteries
Pesticides
Transmission fluid
Fluorescent light bulbs
Automotive tires (limit 5); rims are accepted if the tire has been removed

Industrial waste, 55-gallon drums and large truck tires will not be accepted. Collected materials will be recycled, reused or disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. For more information, call the Mesa Recycling Hotline at (480) 644-2222 or visit www.cityofmesa.org.