The Village of Riverside announced on May 10 that it will partner with Flood Brothers to hold a household hazards disposal and recycling event on Saturday, May 16. The event is scheduled at the Riverside Public Works Facility, located at 3860 Columbus Boulevard, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Residents must provide proof of residency, and there are limits of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per household for hazardous waste. Each household may also bring up to ten fluorescent bulbs, but business waste will not be accepted.
This collection aims to give residents a safe way to dispose of items such as acids, adhesives, aerosol products, antifreeze, auto fluids, batteries (excluding automotive/lead-acid), cleaning products, cooking oil, lawn chemicals, oil-based paints and stains (no latex), pesticides and pool chemicals. Electronic devices like computers, televisions and printers can also be recycled during the event.
Some materials will not be accepted at the event. These include latex paint (which can be dried out and discarded as trash), acetylene cylinders, ammunition or explosives, biological or medical wastes including syringes or needles, commercial sector wastes such as farm machinery oil or institutional waste streams like oxygen tanks or radioactive material.
Document shredding services will also be available onsite for residents who bring up to six file-sized boxes or paper bags of documents. Plastic spines/covers and metal clips/binders must be removed beforehand; plastic bags should not be used for transport.
The Village of Riverside promotes cultural awareness through its historical commission and public library programs; it aims to deliver municipal services responsibly while maintaining its historical heritage and community atmosphere; it stands out for its landscape design by Frederick Law Olmsted; provides services such as fire suppression and parks programs; functions as a suburban municipality focused on community management; and was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1970—all according to the official website.
By offering this service in partnership with Flood Brothers each year—and by providing additional options like electronics recycling—the village seeks to help residents safely manage potentially harmful materials while supporting environmental responsibility.
