Liquid Waste
Waste that is greater than 50% moisture content is considered liquid waste, or High Moisture Content Waste (HMCW). This waste stream includes off-specification, outdated, or recalled commercial products, including food, beverages, and non-hazardous household products in original individual consumer packaging. These items may include canned foods, beer, wine, soft drinks, fruit juices, milk, yogurt, ice cream, skin lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and other non-hazardous HMCW contained in original consumer sized packaging.
HMCW also includes waste that is generated from commercial activities such as storm drain cleaning, roadway grinding, drilling operations, filtering solids, and other HMCW generated from similar activities.
The Riverside County Landfills (Badlands and Lamb Canyon Landfills only) accept non-hazardous HMCW.
Customers shall complete the Waste Approval Process prior to disposal. The customer shall complete the Generator Waste Profile Sheet and submit it for review and approval by the Riverside County prior to disposal. All approved high moisture content waste load deliveries are by appointment only. Unscheduled loads will be rejected at the site.
To download a copy of the Waste Approval Process - click HERE.
Fee schedule: Routine refuse disposal rates apply
This information above is offered as a public service in an effort to eliminate illegal and improper waste disposal. As the information may not be comprehensive, the Department encourages the public to research additional companies that are available for the services sought. The companies are not affiliated, endorsed or regulated by the Department. Accordingly, as with any professional service, please confirm the accuracy of the company’s information and request copies or verification of the company's license and/or permits to provide the service, prior to utilizing its services. Under no circumstances, directly or indirectly, shall the Department be held responsible or liable for reliance on this information. If you would like to include your company on the list, please contact [email protected] or call (951) 486-3200.