Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Thousand Palms)- February 4 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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THOUSAND PALMS- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City Corporate/Maintenance Yard in Thousand Palms (72-201 Manufacturing Rd.).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

College of Foreign Trade Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program Seminar- February 8 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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The Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) / College of Foreign Trade presents the Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program, a series of free seminars to established businesses, manufacturers, economic develop professionals, professional service providers, agribusinesses, exporters and others seeking growth through global markets.

Session 2 "Identifying the right channel of distribution for your products" will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Riverside County EDA College of Foreign Trade in Riverside, 2001 Iowa St., Conference Room A.

There are a limited number of seats, so RSVPs are encouraged.  For questions and to RSVP, please contact Jacqueline Valadez at 714-564-5414, valadez_jacqueline@rsccd.edu

Veterans Affairs Information Workshop- February 8 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Loma Linda Healthcare System and Blythe VA Outpatient Clinic will host a unique workshop to educate community leaders and service providers about veteran resources and benefits. The workshop will be held in the Multi Purpose Room of the Blythe City Council Chamber.

For more information or how to register, please call Brian Warren, CPO. USN, Ret., program specialist with the Veterans Rural Health Resource Center - Western Region, at 800-613-4012 X4746 or email brian.warren2@va.gov.

Canada California Business Council Celebrity Golf Classic- February 10-11

Canadian business owners, professional athletes and celebrities will be on hand to raise funds for the March of Dimes Canada at the Canada California Business Council Celebrity Golf Classic, to be held February 10-11 at the Desert Dunes Golf Club in Desert Hot Springs (19-300 Palm Dr.). The tournament will be beamed live on television back to Canada.

Canada is Riverside County's number one trade partner and this tournament will be a major boost to the Coachella Valley economy. Supervisor John J. Benoit and Supervisor Marion Ashley will sign a bi-lateral agreement with the Canada California Business Council to market Riverside County in Canada as a business and vacation destination and further cross promote the county and the council efforts to bring more jobs and Canadian investment to Riverside County.

To learn more about the tournament and events, please visit: http://marchofdimes.akaraisin.com/CCBCGolfClassic

Bermuda Dunes/Desert Palms Community Clean-Up Day- February 11

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Riverside County Economic Development Agency, Environmental Health, Code Enforcement and Burrtec Industries, Inc. with the support of Supervisor John J. Benoit will bring the unincorporated community of Bermuda Dunes and Desert Palms the opportunity to get rid of their bulky trash items including tires without rims without any charge to them. We invite all residents within the unincorporated communities of Bermuda Dunes and Desert Palms to participate; proof of community residence will be required. This event is made possible through grant funds provided by the Community Development Block Grant.

This is a curbside pick up of bulky trash items and residents must call Burrtec, 760-340-2113, before 5 p.m. Feb. 9 to schedule the pick up. Only residents that made an appointment will be serviced. Trash should be at the curb by 6 a.m.

For safety reasons, apartment/duplex residents must take their bulky items to the parking lot of James Monroe Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will also be a tire bin at the parking lot where residents can transport up to 9 tires at a time.

Saturday, Feb. 11. Items need to be at curb by 6 a.m.

For more information, please contact Betty Sanchez at 760-863-2581 or via e-mail at bsanchez@rivcoeda.org

Ripley & Mesa Verde Community Clean-Up Day- February 11 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Riverside County Economic Development Agency, Environmental Health, Code Enforcement and Burrtec Industries, Inc. with the support of Supervisor John J. Benoit will bring the unincorporated communities of Ripley & Mesa Verde the opportunity to get rid of their bulky trash items including tires without rims without any charge to them. We invite all residents within the Ripley and Mesa Verde unincorporated communities to participate; proof of community residence will be required. This event is made possible through grant funds provided by the Community Development Block Grant.

Saturday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. Location: Vacant Cotton Gin off S. Neighbours Boulevard, Ripley

For more information, please contact Betty Sanchez at 760-863-2581 or via e-mail at bsanchez@rivcoeda.org

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Blythe)- February 11 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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BLYTHE – To ensure hazardous waste is properly managed and kept out of county landfills, the Riverside County Waste Management Department will hold a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the County Administration Center in Blythe (260 North Broadway St.).

The collection event is open to all Riverside County residents disposing up to 50 pounds or five gallons of residentially generated household hazardous waste.  Business or non-profit waste will not be accepted.

Acceptable wastes include: used motor oil, paint, antifreeze, household and automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaning products, sharps (needles/syringes or lancets), fluorescent lamps and electronic wastes such as televisions, computers, VCRs and telephones.  The collection will not accept: explosives, radioactives, ammunition, asbestos, compressed gas cylinders over 40 pounds and infectious or medical waste other than sharps.

The event is subject to cancellation during inclement weather or for other hazardous conditions as determined by the county.

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or www.rivcowm.org.

Equestrian Camp-Out & Trail Ride at Lake Cahuilla- February 17-19

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A two-night, three-day Equestrian Camp-Out and Trail Ride is scheduled for February 17-19 at Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta (58-075 Jefferson St.). The event, which is being hosted by local volunteers, is open to the public and will cater to both experienced and novice riders. Planned activities include daily rides along the Boo Hoff trail, shorter rides around the golf course and up the wash, camping and optional catered breakfast and dinner.

Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is a stunning 710-acre park situated at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Located six miles southeast of Old Town La Quinta, the park offers a delightful experience in the Coachella Valley.

“I’m so pleased this event is being offered at Lake Cahuilla.  It truly is a beautiful location for equestrian camping and the trails in the area are worth exploring,” said Commissioner Gayle Cady of the Riverside County trails committee.

Registration for the Camp-Out is $20 per campsite and the cost to participate in the rides is $15 for participants age 15 and older, $9 for ages 12 to 14, and those under 12 years are free.  Catered meals will be available for an additional $25 per person, per day. For more information about Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area or the event, call (951) 955-4303 or visit www.RivCoParks.org.

College of Foreign Trade Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program Seminar- February 22 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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The Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) / College of Foreign Trade presents the Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program, a series of free seminars to established businesses, manufacturers, economic develop professionals, professional service providers, agribusinesses, exporters and others seeking growth through global markets.

Session 3 "Pricing your products and shipping for export" will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Rabobank Regional Business Center, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership in Palm Springs, 3111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.

There are a limited number of seats, so RSVPs are encouraged.  For questions and to RSVP, please contact Jacqueline Valadez at 714-564-5414, valadez_jacqueline@rsccd.edu

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Blythe)- February 25 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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BLYTHE- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palo Verde Valley Disposal in Blythe (14701 S. Broadway).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley and Blythe area residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Palm Springs)- February 25 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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PALM SPRINGS- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Home Depot in Palm Springs (5200 E. Ramon Rd.).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

Backyard Composting Workshop (Blythe)- February 25 10 a.m.

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The Riverside County Waste Management Department is offering a free “how-to” backyard composting workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 in Blythe at Todd Park, 445 North Broadway.

Attend this “how-to” workshop to learn how to recycle organic resources such as yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. Compost can be used to enrich the soil in gardens, lawns and house plants.  Instead of putting organic waste in the garbage to be hauled to the landfill, learn to compost!

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It’s a great way to divert waste from the landfill and turn it into a beneficial soil amendment.  In composting, organic material is mixed together in a pile or bin, where literally millions of tiny microbes digest the material and turn it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.  

Volunteer master composters will explain how to create compost easily and efficiently from organic wastes.  Low-cost compost bins will also be available for purchase by Riverside County residents (limit three per household).

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or visit www.rivcowm.org.

Thermal Fire Station Grand Opening- February 29 11 a.m.

The new Thermal Fire Station #39, located on Polk Street, will be dedicated at a grand opening at 11 a.m. February 29.  This station replaces the old Thermal Fire Station #39, built in the 1950s, which was located at 56-925 Vic Higgins St.

The 8,900 square-foot facility includes three brand new bays and seven individual rooms for boarding, with the capability to house a “crash truck” for the neighboring Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.

In addition to better serving residents and creating 150-175 construction jobs, this facility will create the framework for the airport’s future expansion.  As part of the project, a local access road to the airport, “58th Street,” will be constructed off Polk Street.  The new road, water, sewer and electrical lines created for this project will act as catalysts for further development in the Thermal area.

The total project cost an estimated $4.2 million with $3 million from the Development Impact Fees (DIF) – Fire Facilities Fund and just over $1.1 million from Riverside County Redevelopment Funds.

Thousand Palms Community Clean-Up Day- March 3

Riverside County Economic Development Agency, Environmental Health, Code Enforcement and Burrtec Industries, Inc. with the support of Supervisor John J. Benoit will bring the unincorporated community of Thousand Palms the opportunity to get rid of their bulky trash items including tires without rims without any charge to them.  We invite all residents within the Thousand Palms unincorporated community to participate; proof of community residence will be required.  This event is made possible through grant funds provided by the Community Development Block Grant.

Saturday, March 3.  Time and location TBA.

For more information, please contact Betty Sanchez at 760-863-2581 or via e-mail at bsanchez@rivcoeda.org

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Desert Hot Springs)- March 3 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, March 3 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City Yard in Desert Hot Springs (65-810 Hacienda Ave.).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

College of Foreign Trade Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program Seminar- March 7 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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The Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) / College of Foreign Trade presents the Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program, a series of free seminars to established businesses, manufacturers, economic develop professionals, professional service providers, agribusinesses, exporters and others seeking growth through global markets.

Session 4 "Legal aspects of itnernational trade" will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 7 at the Riverside County EDA College of Foreign Trade in Riverside, 2001 Iowa St., Conference Room A.

There are a limited number of seats, so RSVPs are encouraged.  For questions and to RSVP, please contact Jacqueline Valadez at 714-564-5414, valadez_jacqueline@rsccd.edu

Indio Hills, Sky Valley, Desert Edge Community Clean-Up Day- March 10

Riverside County Economic Development Agency, Environmental Health, Code Enforcement and Burrtec Industries, Inc. with the support of Supervisor John J. Benoit will bring the unincorporated communities of Indio Hills, Sky Valley and Desert Edge the opportunity to get rid of their bulky trash items including tires without rims without any charge to them.  We invite all residents within the unincorporated communities of Indio Hills, Sky Valley and Desert Edge to participate; proof of community residence will be required.  This event is made possible through grant funds provided by the Community Development Block Grant.

Saturday, March 10.  Time and location TBA.

For more information, please contact Betty Sanchez at 760-863-2581 or via e-mail at bsanchez@rivcoeda.org

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Coachella)- March 10 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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COACHELLA- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bagdouma Park in Coachella (51-723 Douma St.).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

Backyard Composting Workshop (Cathedral City)- March 10 10 a.m.

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The Riverside County Waste Management Department is offering a free “how-to” backyard composting workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10 in Cathedral City at the Cathedral City Library, 33-520 Date Palm Dr.

Attend this “how-to” workshop to learn how to recycle organic resources such as yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. Compost can be used to enrich the soil in gardens, lawns and house plants.  Instead of putting organic waste in the garbage to be hauled to the landfill, learn to compost!

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It’s a great way to divert waste from the landfill and turn it into a beneficial soil amendment.  In composting, organic material is mixed together in a pile or bin, where literally millions of tiny microbes digest the material and turn it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.  

Volunteer master composters will explain how to create compost easily and efficiently from organic wastes.  Low-cost compost bins will also be available for purchase by Riverside County residents (limit three per household).

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or visit www.rivcowm.org.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Coachella)- March 17 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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COACHELLA – To ensure hazardous waste is properly managed and kept out of county landfills, the Riverside County Waste Management Department will hold a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at Bagdouma Park Swim Center parking lot in Coachella (84-625 Bagdad Ave.).

The collection event is open to all Riverside County residents disposing up to 50 pounds or five gallons of residentially generated household hazardous waste.  Business or non-profit waste will not be accepted.

Acceptable wastes include: used motor oil, paint, antifreeze, household and automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaning products, sharps (needles/syringes or lancets), fluorescent lamps and electronic wastes such as televisions, computers, VCRs and telephones.  The collection will not accept: explosives, radioactives, ammunition, asbestos, compressed gas cylinders over 40 pounds and infectious or medical waste other than sharps.

The event is subject to cancellation during inclement weather or for other hazardous conditions as determined by the county.

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or www.rivcowm.org.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (La Quinta)- March 17 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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LA QUINTA – To ensure hazardous waste is properly managed and kept out of county landfills, the Riverside County Waste Management Department will hold a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the South City Hall parking lot in La Quinta (78-495 Calle Tampico).

The collection event is open to all Riverside County residents disposing up to 50 pounds or five gallons of residentially generated household hazardous waste.  Business or non-profit waste will not be accepted.

Acceptable wastes include: used motor oil, paint, antifreeze, household and automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaning products, sharps (needles/syringes or lancets), fluorescent lamps and electronic wastes such as televisions, computers, VCRs and telephones.  The collection will not accept: explosives, radioactives, ammunition, asbestos, compressed gas cylinders over 40 pounds and infectious or medical waste other than sharps.

The event is subject to cancellation during inclement weather or for other hazardous conditions as determined by the county.

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or www.rivcowm.org.

College of Foreign Trade Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program Seminar- March 21 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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The Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) / College of Foreign Trade presents the Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program, a series of free seminars to established businesses, manufacturers, economic develop professionals, professional service providers, agribusinesses, exporters and others seeking growth through global markets.

Session 5 "Promoting your product or service, international sales & promotion" will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 21 at the Rabobank Regional Business Center, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership in Palm Springs, 3111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.

There are a limited number of seats, so RSVPs are encouraged.  For questions and to RSVP, please contact Jacqueline Valadez at 714-564-5414, valadez_jacqueline@rsccd.edu

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Indio)- March 24 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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INDIO- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Home Depot in Indio (42-100 Jackson St.).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

North Shore Community Clean-Up Day- March 31

Riverside County Economic Development Agency, Environmental Health, Code Enforcement and Burrtec Industries, Inc. with the support of Supervisor John J. Benoit will bring the unincorporated community of North Shore the opportunity to get rid of their bulky trash items including tires without rims without any charge to them.  We invite all residents within the North Shore unincorporated community to participate; proof of community residence will be required.  This event is made possible through grant funds provided by the Community Development Block Grant.

Saturday, March 31.  Time and location TBA.

For more information, please contact Betty Sanchez at 760-863-2581 or via e-mail at bsanchez@rivcoeda.org

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Indio)- March 31 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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INDIO – To ensure hazardous waste is properly managed and kept out of county landfills, the Riverside County Waste Management Department will hold a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at the Date Festival Fairgrounds in Indio (46-350 Arabia St., Gate 6).

The collection event is open to all Riverside County residents disposing up to 50 pounds or five gallons of residentially generated household hazardous waste.  Business or non-profit waste will not be accepted.

Acceptable wastes include: used motor oil, paint, antifreeze, household and automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaning products, sharps (needles/syringes or lancets), fluorescent lamps and electronic wastes such as televisions, computers, VCRs and telephones.  The collection will not accept: explosives, radioactives, ammunition, asbestos, compressed gas cylinders over 40 pounds and infectious or medical waste other than sharps.

The event is subject to cancellation during inclement weather or for other hazardous conditions as determined by the county.

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or www.rivcowm.org.

College of Foreign Trade Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program Seminar- April 4 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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The Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) / College of Foreign Trade presents the Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program, a series of free seminars to established businesses, manufacturers, economic develop professionals, professional service providers, agribusinesses, exporters and others seeking growth through global markets.

Session 6 "Getting paid & financing into international markets" will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 4 at the Riverside County EDA College of Foreign Trade in Riverside, 2001 Iowa St., Conference Room A.

There are a limited number of seats, so RSVPs are encouraged.  For questions and to RSVP, please contact Jacqueline Valadez at 714-564-5414, valadez_jacqueline@rsccd.edu

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Mecca)- April 7 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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MECCA – To ensure hazardous waste is properly managed and kept out of county landfills, the Riverside County Waste Management Department will hold a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at the Sheriff’s Substation in Mecca (91-260 Avenue 66).

The collection event is open to all Riverside County residents disposing up to 50 pounds or five gallons of residentially generated household hazardous waste.  Business or non-profit waste will not be accepted.

Acceptable wastes include: used motor oil, paint, antifreeze, household and automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaning products, sharps (needles/syringes or lancets), fluorescent lamps and electronic wastes such as televisions, computers, VCRs and telephones.  The collection will not accept: explosives, radioactives, ammunition, asbestos, compressed gas cylinders over 40 pounds and infectious or medical waste other than sharps.

The event is subject to cancellation during inclement weather or for other hazardous conditions as determined by the county.

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or www.rivcowm.org.

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Coachella)- April 14 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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COACHELLA- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bagdouma Park in Coachella (51-723 Douma St.).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Palm Desert)- April 21 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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PALM DESERT- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at CVAG’s parking lot in Palm Desert (73-710 Fred Waring Dr.).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

Backyard Composting Workshop (Indian Wells)- April 21 10 a.m.

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The Riverside County Waste Management Department is offering a free “how-to” backyard composting workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21 in Indian Wells in the Council Chambers at Indian Wells City Hall, 44-950 El Dorado Dr.

Attend this “how-to” workshop to learn how to recycle organic resources such as yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. Compost can be used to enrich the soil in gardens, lawns and house plants.  Instead of putting organic waste in the garbage to be hauled to the landfill, learn to compost!

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It’s a great way to divert waste from the landfill and turn it into a beneficial soil amendment.  In composting, organic material is mixed together in a pile or bin, where literally millions of tiny microbes digest the material and turn it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.  

Volunteer master composters will explain how to create compost easily and efficiently from organic wastes.  Low-cost compost bins will also be available for purchase by Riverside County residents (limit three per household).

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or visit www.rivcowm.org.

7th Annual "A Salute to Veterans Parade"- April 21 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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The 7th Annual "A Salute to Veterans Parade" will be held in downtown Riverside from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21.The parade route is from Riverside Community College along Magnolia Avenue to Market Street, right on 10th Street, right on Main Street, ending at the Riverside County Historic Courthouse.

The parade honors veterans of all ages and eras. This year’s parade will have more than 300 entries including marching bands, fly-overs, equestrian units, color guards, marching units, antique cars, military vehicles and floats.

Free parking is available in all downtown parking structures and in metered parking spaces.

For photos, parade route, application form and other information, visit www.asalutetoveterans.com or call 951-687-1175.

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (La Quinta)- May 12 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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LA QUINTA- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Home Depot in La Quinta (79-900 Highway 111).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program (Indio)- May 19 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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INDIO- The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) reminds you to help keep our desert clean. Residents can recycle any old tires for FREE at the Coachella Valley-wide Recycling Event Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Home Depot in Indio (42-100 Jackson St.).

This free waste tire collection event, which is open to all Coachella Valley residents, will accept passenger car, light truck, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and golf cart tires only, up to 9 tires per trip.

The following restrictions and limitations apply:
- Tires must be removed from the rim
- No semi truck or semi trailer tires accepted
- No agricultural tractor or construction equipment tires accepted
- No tires accepted from businesses or non-profit organizations

Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Coachella Valley-wide Tire Recycling Program will provide one-day events from February 2012 to May 2012.

For more information, please contact Jacob Alvarez at jalvarez@cvag.org or 760-346-1127 or Kevin Sales at 562-944-4766.

Backyard Composting Workshop (Palm Springs)- September 22 10 a.m.

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The Riverside County Waste Management Department is offering a free “how-to” backyard composting workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 in Palm Springs at the Desert Water Agency, 1200 Gene Autry Trail.

Attend this “how-to” workshop to learn how to recycle organic resources such as yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. Compost can be used to enrich the soil in gardens, lawns and house plants.  Instead of putting organic waste in the garbage to be hauled to the landfill, learn to compost!

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It’s a great way to divert waste from the landfill and turn it into a beneficial soil amendment.  In composting, organic material is mixed together in a pile or bin, where literally millions of tiny microbes digest the material and turn it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.  

Volunteer master composters will explain how to create compost easily and efficiently from organic wastes.  Low-cost compost bins will also be available for purchase by Riverside County residents (limit three per household).

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or visit www.rivcowm.org.

Backyard Composting Workshop (Palm Desert)- October 13 10 a.m.

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The Riverside County Waste Management Department is offering a free “how-to” backyard composting workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 in Palm Desert at the Coachella Valley Water District Office, 75-515 Hovley Lane East.

Attend this “how-to” workshop to learn how to recycle organic resources such as yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. Compost can be used to enrich the soil in gardens, lawns and house plants.  Instead of putting organic waste in the garbage to be hauled to the landfill, learn to compost!

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It’s a great way to divert waste from the landfill and turn it into a beneficial soil amendment.  In composting, organic material is mixed together in a pile or bin, where literally millions of tiny microbes digest the material and turn it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.  

Volunteer master composters will explain how to create compost easily and efficiently from organic wastes.  Low-cost compost bins will also be available for purchase by Riverside County residents (limit three per household).

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or visit www.rivcowm.org.

Backyard Composting Workshop (Indio)- November 17 10 a.m.

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The Riverside County Waste Management Department is offering a free “how-to” backyard composting workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 in Indio at the Indio Water Authority, 83-101 Avenue 45.

Attend this “how-to” workshop to learn how to recycle organic resources such as yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. Compost can be used to enrich the soil in gardens, lawns and house plants.  Instead of putting organic waste in the garbage to be hauled to the landfill, learn to compost!

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It’s a great way to divert waste from the landfill and turn it into a beneficial soil amendment.  In composting, organic material is mixed together in a pile or bin, where literally millions of tiny microbes digest the material and turn it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.  

Volunteer master composters will explain how to create compost easily and efficiently from organic wastes.  Low-cost compost bins will also be available for purchase by Riverside County residents (limit three per household).

For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Management Department at 951-486-3200 or visit www.rivcowm.org.