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Disposal Services | Special Waste
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The following items are considered Special Waste and must be disposed of properly.
eWaste: Computers, TVs, Cell Phone, Computer Monitors
Electronic waste targets a whole group of waste that landfills no longer accept. SB-20 and SB-50 are recent State of California bills that have created programs that increase the number of collectors and processors that can collect your E-waste. Currently there are nominal charges to collect E-Waste. However, we are hopeful that in the near future these charges will be reduced or even eliminated once the number of processors increases and become fully on line.
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Universal Wastes: Batteries, Florescent Light Bulbs, Non-Empty Aerosol Cans
Universal wastes are no longer exempted from landfills. Effective February 6, 2006, all universal waste is no longer permitted to be disposed at a transfer station or into a landfill. Universal waste includes, fluorescent light tubes and fixtures, all types of batteries, mercury containing switches, gauges and games. Some of this universal waste can be handled by your disposal company. Others can be disposed of at the County HHW cleanup twice a year. You can call for details. |
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Tires
Tires are no longer accepted at landfills. Currently there is a tire recycling plant in the Coachella Valley that will take used, unmounted tires. Desert Valley Disposal will collect a limited amount of tires from your residence at no charge. This is part of a defined list of bulky wastes. Only unmounted tires can be collected. Mounted tires are subject to charges, as we will have to dismount the tire from the rim before a recycler will accept the tire. DVD also provides 4 times a year citywide cleanup where tires are accepted at the drop off site at the end of Hacienda. Only 6 unmounted tires per vehicle are accepted. Look for your quarterly billing statement for information on the next cleanup date. |
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Animal Waste
Certain residential customers have large properties that are used for raising animals. This could range from cattle, horses or dog training facilities. With these types of animals, comes an unusual volume of animal waste. Desert Valley Disposal can provide services to remove this waste. However, due to the heavy weight of this material and the special handling that is required in certain instances, special charges are incurred. Please contact our offices at 329-5030 to find out more. |
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Sharps - Medical Needles
We ask for your consideration in disposing these sharps into a container such as a milk jug before you discard. This will reduce the chance of injury to our employees.
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