The city of Apache Junction is holding a household hazardous waste event 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 22.

The event at the public works yard, 575 E. Baseline Ave., provides residents with a free and responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste, according to a release.

Accepted items

The city will be accepting the following residential household hazardous waste materials:

• Household hazardous waste: Used oil, coolant, paint, aerosol cans, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, etc.
• White goods: Washers, dryers, hot water heaters.
• Electronics: All types of computers and TVs.
• Passenger vehicle tires (without rims).
• Document shredding on-site.

Items the event will not accept:

• Paper, cardboard, cans, or metal for recycling.
• Bulk trash items such as sofas, mattresses, and furniture.
• Commercial waste – this event is for residential properties only.

Expect long wait times – this event is highly attended.

It is open only to residents within the corporate city limits of Apache Junction and those living in Pinal County north and east of Apache Junction, including Gold Canyon. Check if you qualify to participate: View the service area map at https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/27161/Apache-Junction-and-Pinal-County-HHW-Map

For any questions, call the public works department at 480-474-1055.