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Aluminum | Target (Free) 800 Los Angeles Avenue) Additional Drop-off Locations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Christmas Trees | Christmas tree recycling begins the day after Christmas and continues for two weeks. Remove all tinsel, stands, garland, etc., and place the tree beside your grey recycling cart. Christmas trees may also be taken to one of the two TreeCycle bins during those same two weeks located on Marquette Street and Park Crest Lane. Note that these bins cannot take trees treated with fire retardant (such trees must be disposed of in the trash). Or, you can take your tree to the: Simi Valley Landfill Moorpark residents may also place extra garbage in bags (up to 3) alongside their solid waste carts for two collection days, or two weeks, after Christmas. | |
Cooking Oil | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coastal Byproducts (Free) 1891 Sunkist Cir., Oxnard, Call 805-845-8086 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Flags | Moorpark Police Department (Free) 610 Spring Road) | |
Glass | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Target (Free) 800 Los Angeles Avenue) Additional Drop-off Locations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Ink/Toner | HP Ink/Toner Recycling (Free) Ink Cartridges can go to Target (Free) 800 Los Angeles Avenue) | |
Plastic Bags | Target (Free) 800 Los Angeles Avenue) Ralphs (Free) 101 W. Los Angeles Avenue) Vons (Free) 4241 Tierra Rejada Road) Additional Drop-off Locations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Prescription Drugs and Medications | Moorpark Police Department (Free) 610 Spring Road) Additional Disposal Locations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Propane Tanks | Amerigas Propane(Free) 315 Montgomery Ave., Oxnard) Propane Tank ExchangeIf you run out of propane and need a new tank before your next cookout, don’t worry! Visit Blue Rhino's Propane Finder or Amerigas Retail locator to find the nearest retailers. Just drop, swap, and go when you need a fresh tank! (Yeah, it’s that easy.) Not only is it saving the environment by generating less waste, but it also saves you cash! After all, it’s a lot cheaper to exchange a tank than buy a new one. Recycle Your Propane TankSince there’s a possibility of propane left in the tank, many landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept unwanted tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies, including Blue Rhino and AmeriGas, will happily take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you. If you have a propane tank that you don’t want, place your old tank beside a propane tank display and they will take care of the rest. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Smoke Detectors | Must be mailed back to the manufacturer, but call the manufacturer before mailing. You may also find mailing instructions on the USPS Smoke Alarm page. Popular manufacturers include: American Sensor/Dicon Global - (800) 387-4219 577 Long Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Firex - (800) 445-8299 c/o Disposal 28C Leigh Fisher Blvd. El Paso, TX 79906 First Alert-BBK - (800) 323-9005, Ext. 2 3901 Liberty St. Aurora, IL 60504 G.E. Security/ESL - (888) 437-3287 12345 Southwest Levetan Drive Tualatin, OR 97062 Honeywell - (800) 328-5111 Dock 4-MN10-3860 1985 Douglas Drive North Golden Valley, MN 55422 Kidde - (800) 880-6788, Ext. 1 1016 Corporate Park Dr. Mebane, NC 27302 USI Electric/Universal - (800) 390-4321, Ext. 1 Attn: Disposal Dept. 7A Gwynns Mill Court Owings Mills, MD 21117 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Tips to Reduce Waste |
For Information on how to decrease trash at home, at work, and at school, including holiday waste, yard/garden waste, and how to start and run a successful waste reduction program in your company, office, or community, please visit CalRecycle. |
Waste Management offers free bulky Item pick up to Moorpark residents. Waste Management will collect up to six bulky items (two pickups per year, with up to three bulky items each pickup) placed at the curb each year at no charge. Bulky item pickup beyond that is subject to a fee.
Schedule a Bulky Pickup today! Get rid of your bulky items for free by following these easy steps:
- Fill out the Bulky Item Collection form or call Waste Management at (805) 522-9400.
- Leave up to three bulky items each pickup next to your cart or your building trash bin on your scheduled collection day. DO NOT place the items out until arrangements have been made.
- OR. Drop off bulky items at the Free Landfill Days event. For event dates, visit Free Landfill Days.
Appliances (White Waste) | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Small appliances, including microwave ovens, Furniture, Mattresses, and Water Heaters, are accepted. • Bulky Item Collection (Free) • Goodwill Donation Center (Free, 205 W. Los Angeles Avenue) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Furniture | • Bulky Item Collection (Free) • Free Landfill Days (Free) | |
Mattresses | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Bulky Item Collection (Free) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Tires | • Free Landfill Days (Free) • Tire Busters (Fee applies; 5285 Kazuko Court) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Water Heaters | • Bulky Item Collection (Free) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Moorpark has contracts with Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collectors in the City of Camarillo and The City of Simi Valley to properly dispose of hazardous waste. Moorpark residents may take their HHW to either location at no cost (the City pays the disposal costs).
Camarillo Location | Appointments are available the second Friday-Saturday of each month. Call (805) 987-0717 for appointments. Click here to register online. |
Simi Valley Location | Appointments are available on the third Saturday of odd-numbered months. Click here to schedule an appointment. Please note that residents will need to print a copy of the appointment form and present it at drop-off. Containers will not be returned to residents. For more information, call (805) 583-6321 |
Batteries (Free) (Household-generated) (Learn more about how batteries are recycled) | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Battery Drop-off Locations • Arroyo Vista Recreation Center - 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd - (Front Lobby) • Moorpark Civic Center - 799 Moorpark Ave - Front Entrance • Moorpark City Hall - 799 Moorpark Ave - (Front Entrance) • Community Development Bldg. - 799 Moorpark Ave - (Front Entrance) • Moorpark City Library 699 Moorpark Ave- (Front Lobby) • E-Waste/Paper Shredding Events (Free) • Household Hazardous Waste Events (Free) Car batteries can be dropped off at Autozone (Free, 455 LA Avenue) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Fluorescent Lights (Tubes and CFLs) | • The Home Depot - CFLs only (Free, 575 E. Cochran Street, Simi Valley) • E-Waste/Paper Shredding Events (Free) • Household Hazardous Waste Events (Free) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Hazardous Waste | • Household Hazardous Waste Events (Free) | |
Oil, Used Motor | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Certified Used Oil Collection Centers (Free) • Household Hazardous Waste Events (Free) | |
Paint Recycling Locations | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Sherwin-Williams (no aerosols) (Free, 275 W. Los Angeles Avenue) • Household Hazardous Waste Events (Free) - • Drop-Off Sites (Free) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Sharps/Needles | • Household Hazardous Waste Events (Free) • Family Health Center of Moorpark (Free, 612 Spring Road, Bldg. A) • Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic (Free, 1227 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley) • Additional Disposal Locations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Each year, the City hosts free Electronic Waste and Paper Shredding events for Moorpark residents on Saturdays in January, May, and September. The events occur at the Moorpark Public Services Facility (627 Fitch Avenue, map) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information about the event, please visit www.moorparkca.gov/shredding.
Please scroll down to find the waste item along with information on how to recycle or dispose of it.
Batteries (Free) (Household-generated) (Learn more about how batteries are recycled) | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Battery Drop-off Locations • Arroyo Vista Recreation Center - 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd - (Front Lobby) • Moorpark Civic Center - 799 Moorpark Ave - Front Entrance • Moorpark City Hall - 799 Moorpark Ave - (Front Entrance) • Community Development Bldg. - 799 Moorpark Ave - (Front Entrance) • Moorpark City Library 699 Moorpark Ave- (Front Lobby) • E-Waste/Paper Shredding Events (Free) • Household Hazardous Waste Events (Free) Car batteries can be dropped off at Autozone (Free, 455 LA Avenue) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Cell Phones | • Sprint Store (Free, 555 Los Angeles Avenue) • E-Waste/Paper Shredding Events (Free) • Target accepts Cell Phones and MP3s (Free, 800 Los Angeles Avenue) | |
Computers | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Goodwill Donation Center (Free, 205 W. Los Angeles Avenue) • E-Waste/Paper Shredding Events (Free) | |
TV | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • E-Waste/Paper Shredding Events (Free) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
Fluorescent Lights (Tubes and CFLs) | • The Home Depot - CFLs only (575 E. Cochran Street, Simi Valley) Free • E-Waste/Paper Shredding Events (Free) • Household Hazardous Waste Events (Free) |
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding Moorpark Solid Waste programs, please E-mail or call (805) 517-6294.