SLO Reporter

Due to high demand for waste disposal resources, the County of San Luis Obispo will be offering free collection sites throughout the county for storm related debris.  Non-storm related debris will not be accepted.

Debris collection bins will be deployed on Monday, January 23 and will be available at the following locations and times:

• Oceano: Oceano County Airport parking lot.  Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
• Santa Margarita: Santa Margarita Community Hall parking lot, 22501 I St. Monday–Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00PM
• Creston: Creston Rodeo Grounds, 6180 Webster Rd.  Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Due to state and federal regulations, storm debris shall be sorted into the following:

• Recyclables
• Organic/yard debris (no dirt)
• Furniture/mattresses
• Appliances (except those categorized as E-waste)

Household Hazardous Waste, E-waste, and soil will not be accepted. Visit RecoverSLO.org for more information on hazardous and E-waste.

Additional locations will be added as resources become available in the coming days.  

If you have questions, call the County Office of Emergency Services at (805) 781-5678. Follow the County of San Luis Obispo Office of Emergency Services on Twitter @slocountyoes and Facebook.com/SLOCountyOES.

Original source can be found here.