County Waste Department Offers New Program to Reduce Waste Being Landfilled

When was the last time you visited a county landfill? A lot has changed and improved with some innovative solutions to extend the life of the landfill. The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources, which has managed county landfills since 1986, is excited to roll out a program that will divert waste from landfilling and benefit the community. Many items that come to the landfill are just unwanted and still useful to resourceful residents. Creative staff had a great idea to save and recycle good, working, and valuable items and make them available for purchase at a bargain rate.

Shop the inventory at the Found It Again Reuse Store. Found treasures that have been rescued from landfilling are available for reuse and can be purchased by credit card (no cash). Look for items like bicycles, tools, lawn equipment, exercise machines, and other household goods. You get a great price, and we preserve valuable landfill space for future generations.

The Found It Again Reuse Store is open the last Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. Purchases can only be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted). The store is located at Lamb Canyon Landfill, 16411 Lamb Canyon Road in Beaumont.

All shoppers must:
• Check in and out at the Gate Fee Booth/Scale House before entering the landfill.
• Wear a high-visibility safety vest and closed-toe shoes while visiting the landfill.
• Load any materials purchased at the Found It Again Reuse Store.
• Secure or cover their load to prevent items from falling, spilling, or blowing out while the vehicle is in motion.

For questions about the waste reduction programs, contact the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources at (951) 486-3200 or visit www.rcwaste.org. For questions about the landfill or the Found It Again Reuse Store, contact the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources at (951) 486-3200 or visit www.rcwaste.org.