Riverside County Watershed Protection

Spring cleaning season is here. Have you started yet? We’re here to help make it a little easier!

It can be tricky figuring out what to keep, toss, or safely dispose of. Household hazardous waste items like old paint cans, batteries, and electronics should not go in the trash. When thrown away improperly, they can release harmful chemicals and can even pose fire risks.

Instead, take these items to a designated household hazardous waste center, where they can be handled safely by trained professionals.

Check out our full list of household hazardous waste centers by visiting:https://rcwatershed.org/household-hazardous-waste/

May is a great time to refresh your garden with color while also supporting a healthier watershed.

According to the UC Master Gardeners of Riverside, flowers like marigolds, zinnias, snapdragons, sunflowers, hollyhocks, dahlias, lobelia, salvia, and cosmos are excellent choices to plant this month.

Choosing the right plants helps you garden smarter. Many of these flowers are well-suited for our local climate, meaning they can thrive with less water and fewer inputs like fertilizer. That not only makes your garden easier to maintain, but also helps reduce runoff that can carry excess nutrients and pollutants into our waterways.

A well-planned garden is more than beautiful, it’s part of protecting our watershed.