Caltrans marks Earth Day with statewide Dump Day program on Saturday

LOS ANGELES -- In celebration of Earth Day, Caltrans is promoting Dump Day throughout California on Saturday and inviting people to take advantage of free disposal programs for non-hazardous, unwanted items.

The statewide Dump Day events are part of Gov. Gavin Newsom's Clean California initiative, a $1.1 billion clean-up effort led by Caltrans to keep roads and waterways free of litter, create jobs and transform and beautify state and local public spaces. Residents in District 7 of Los Angeles will be able to take items for disposal to their nearest dump for free.

"The best way to keep California clean is not to trash it in the first place,'' Caltrans Acting Director Steven Keck said in a statement. "Clean California's goal is to make sure trash never reaches our roadsides or waterways. These Dump Day events discourage illegal dumping along highways and roads by giving people throughout the state a convenient place to dispose of bulky items safely, properly, and at no cost.''

The following locations are participating in the Dump Day effort: Pomona - 2650 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until capacity is reached at the site.

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