Rio Vista City

Many common products that we use in our daily lives contain potentially hazardous ingredients and require special care when disposed of. It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains, or onto the ground. Chemicals in illegally or improperly disposed hazardous waste can be released into the environment and contaminate our air, water, and possibly the food we eat. And by throwing hazardous waste in the garbage, you can cause additional hazards to your garbage handler.

Regulations to protect public health and the environment have been changing. This is because we now know that some common items that have traditionally been thrown in your household's or small business' trash cannot be safely disposed in landfills.

The City of Rio Vista conducts two household hazardous waste events each year to help residents dispose of their household hazardous waste correctly.  These events are held in the months of April and October at our corporation yard which is located at 789 St. Francis Wy. 

For a list of acceptable and non acceptable items and registration form, Click Here. 

The next scheduled event is April 24, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.