The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is hosting a free dump day on Sunday, March 20^h from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at two locations in Inyo County, the Independence Landfill and the Lone Pine Landfill. The free dump day is part of the Clean California program, a statewide initiative to remove litter, create jobs, and beautify California.

Trash loads should be sorted and properly tarped down before transporting to the dump. Per state law, transport only 9 tires at a time. The free dump day is open to residential waste. Commercial waste will not be free.

Acceptable residential waste includes:

· Household and yard waste

· Glass, wood, metal

· Appliances, TVs, mattresses, and furniture

· Oil, electronics, and recyclables

· Tires (no rims, limit 9 at a time)

The following will not be covered by the free dump day:

· Commerical waste

· Tractor/heavy equipment tires

· Hazardous waste

· Pesticides, herbicides, chemicals, sharps, and disinfectants

To learn more about Clean California, visit CleanCA.com

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