A green road sign marks the city limit of Point Arena, with population and elevation details, and a blue emergency call sign below it, set against a backdrop of dry grass and bare trees.
The Point Arena, Calif., city limit sign lists a population of 460 on July 19, 2026. The Mendocino County coastal city's council is considering whether to permit a 10-site campground at Arena Cove, on a parcel that sits in a FEMA 100-year flood zone. (Roger Coryell/Bay City News)

POINT ARENA, CA., 7/30/26 — Ukiah Waste Solutions and Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority will dispose of hazardous waste at Arena Cove for free next weekend, the city of Point Area announced. 

The Haz-Mobile, or mobile household hazardous waste drop-off, will be at Arena Cove in Point Arena next Friday and Saturday, the city said. Up to 15 gallons of waste per vehicle, by container size, can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8. 

Accepted items include motor oil, oil filters, gasoline, solvents, paint, acids, bases, batteries, herbicides, pesticides, medication and more. The full list is available at MendoRecycle.org

Businesses requiring commercial hazardous waste disposal must make an appointment ahead of time by calling Ukiah Waste Solutions at 707-234-6400. 

Savana Robinson is a staff writer and photographer based in Ukiah, California.

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