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Riverside County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Cathedral City

Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Riverside County Department of Waste Resources in Cathedral City, Riverside County, California.

Date
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Location
70-100 Edom Hill Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Hours
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Who can use it
Riverside County residents only; residential waste only
Cost
Free
Appointment
Not stated
Phone
951-486-3200
Official page ↗Directions ↗
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Riverside County Department of Waste Resources at 951-486-3200 before you load the car.

What you can bring

  • ✓Paint
  • ✓Batteries
  • ✓Motor oil
  • ✓Antifreeze
  • ✓Gasoline
  • ✓Fluorescent bulbs
  • ✓Electronics
  • ✓Propane
  • ✓Pesticides
  • ✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Paint, stain, varnish, adhesive, paint thinner, resin, epoxy, caulking and wood preservatives; used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, gasoline, diesel, brake and transmission fluid; batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, light ballasts, smoke detectors and mercury thermostats; televisions, monitors, computers and electronic devices; pesticides, herbicides, poisons, fertilizers, garden chemicals, BBQ propane tanks and kerosene lamp oil; cleaners, degreasers, aerosol cans, drain openers, pool chemicals, lighter fluid, nail polish and cooking oil; needles, sharps and unused medication (except controlled substances)

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Ammunition and explosives; appliances, tires or trash; asbestos; embedded batteries and lithium automotive batteries; electric vehicle, bicycle and scooter batteries; containers larger than 5 gallons or 50 pounds; radioactive waste (except smoke detectors); compressed gas cylinders other than BBQ propane tanks; controlled substances and infectious waste (except sharps); out-of-county or business waste

Limits

Quantity limits15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip

Rules and residency

Who can use itRiverside County residents only; residential waste only
Note from the sourceVenue: Edom Hill Transfer Station.

Map

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FAQ

Who can use Riverside County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Cathedral City?

Riverside County residents only; residential waste only

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 951-486-3200 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Paint, stain, varnish, adhesive, paint thinner, resin, epoxy, caulking and wood preservatives.

What will they turn away?

Ammunition and explosives; appliances, tires or trash; asbestos; embedded batteries and lithium automotive batteries; electric vehicle, bicycle and scooter batteries; containers larger than 5 gallons or 50 pounds; radioactive waste (except smoke detectors); compressed gas cylinders other than BBQ propane tanks; controlled substances and infectious waste (except sharps); out-of-county or business waste

Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: OpenStreetMap Nominatim. See something out of date? Report a correction.