Caltrans Dump Day comes to Alhambra

Caltrans District 7 will host a Clean California Dump Day event for Alhambra residents on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 8 a.m. to noon (or until capacity is reached). Caltrans welcomes the public to bring non-hazardous, unwanted items to Dump Day where sta will be on-site to accept furniture, mattresses, rolled area rugs, and bundled palm fronds. Enter the Alhambra event at 1 South 3rd Street and follow signs and sta directions. Proof of Alhambra residency will be required. No hazardous waste, appliances, electronics, construction debris or tires will be accepted. For more information about Dump Day in Alhambra, visit http://bit.ly/3JwMSzG or email recycle@cityofalhambra.org.

Remember that you have access to disposal services year-round for household trash, bulk items, and electronics. Republic Services collects household trash accepted weekly from all residents in Alhambra. In addition, single-family residents can schedule free bulk item pickups for up to four items (furniture, appliances, electronics, etc.) four times per calendar year and multi-family residents can schedule pickup for one large item per year. To schedule this service, email Alhambra@RepublicServices.com or call 800.299.4898 at least 24 hours before your regular collection day to request a bulk item or electronics pickup. Additional pickups are available year-round for a fee. Republic Services also o ers temporary rental dumpsters in various sizes for larger cleanouts or remodeling jobs. To learn more about all recycling and waste services offered locally, visit RepublicServices.com/municipality/alhambra-ca.

Household hazardous waste is not accepted at Dump Day with household trash. However, Los Angeles County o ers both permanent facilities and mobile collections for proper disposal of these materials. To learn more, visit CleanLA.com.

All of these programs are designed to serve Alhambra residents and businesses and minimize illegal dumping. Not only does illegal dumping create an eyesore but it also endangers the health and wellbeing of our residents. Illegally dumped material can become a breeding ground for rodents and mosquitos, endanger children and adults, release harmful chemicals and damage the environment, and lower property values. To report illegal dumping activities or sites, please call the City of Alhambra Community Development Department Complaint Hotline (available 24 hours/ day) at 626.570.3230 or email recycle@ cityofalhambra.org.

Cal-Trans-Dump-Day. Photo Courtesy of Caltrans District 7.