City announces November Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

The City of Yuma will host its next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day on Saturday, November 14, 2026, providing residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of hazardous household material at no cost.

The drop-off event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the City's Public Works facility (1473 S. 2nd Avenue). The event is open to residents, and no appointment is required.

Household hazardous waste includes leftover products that are flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive and commonly used in homes, vehicles, gardens, or lawns. Improper disposal of these materials can pose risks to public health and the environment.

"Providing this service is an important investment in the health, safety, and well-being of our community," said Luis Lopez, Heavy Equipment Operator with the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division. "We want to make it easy for residents to safely dispose of these materials and help keep Yuma clean."

Accepted items at the HHW collection event include:

• Motor oil
• Paint
• Household cleaners
• Antifreeze
• Solvents
• Pesticides and fertilizers
• Batteries (excluding lead-acid batteries)
• Tires (limit of five; must be off the wheel with no rims)

Electronic or E-waste accepted items include:

• Home computer components
• TV sets
• VCRs
• Cell phones
• Home phones
• Small appliances

The following items will not be accepted: business or commercial waste, explosives, ammunition, pressurized gas, lead-acid batteries (car or boat), radioactive waste, prescription drugs or needles.

For questions or instructions, residents may call the City's Public Works Department at 928-373-4500 or email [email protected].