Upcoming Free Drop-Off Events with WM

Take advantage of free drop-off events in your area! WM will be hosting two events for residents of Aromas and King City. Bring your unwanted bulky items and hazardous waste such as antifreeze, batteries, oils, and paints, and these materials will be accepted for FREE.

Aromas residents: Saturday, June 7 | 300 Aromas Road | 8am-10:30am

King City residents: Saturday, June 21 | SV Fairgrounds | 8am-10:30am

Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event!

In conjunction with WM's bulky drop-off event on June 21st, we're hosting a free collection event for your household hazardous waste! This event will be held at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds from 8am-11am in King City and is open to all Salinas Valley residents. Space is limited, so make your reservation today!

>>Please call (530) 961-9577 or email tehill@cleanearthinc.com to reserve your spot<<

Here's what you can bring:

• Aerosol Cans
• Antifreeze
• Household Batteries
• Automotive Batteries
• Household Cleaners
• Cooking Oil & Grease
• Florescent Bulbs
• Paint
• Oil-Based Paint
• Pesticides & Fertilizers
• Pharmaceutical Drugs
• Propane Bottles
• Motor Oil
• Sharps
• Thermometers, Thermostats & Other Mercury Containing Items

This is a special mobile event being held on Saturday, June 21 from 8-11am in King City to provide convenient access for South County residents. All residents from our service area are welcome to drop off household hazardous waste year-round to 1104 Madison Lane located outside of Salinas. You can learn more about our Madison Lane facility by clicking the link below.

Free Compost Workshop & Giveaway!

On Saturday, June 28 at 10am, join us for a free compost workshop at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds! This event will also feature free compost for you to take home. Bring a truck or sturdy container to fill up and take as much as you can carry.

To help you get started on creating your own compost at home, we'll give you a compost bin or worm bin, too.

Register in advance so we know you can make it, and we'll see you there!

See Illegal Dumping? Speak Up!

You are not powerless—California and Monterey County are committed to preventing illegal dumping by imposing severe fines for violators.

If you witness illegal dumping from a vehicle or person, report it online at keepmontereycountyclean.org. Monterey County’s Illegal Dumping & Litter Abatement Task Force is working to deter this reckless behavior and hold offenders accountable.

👀 See it? Report it! We don’t have to live like this.

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