FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:
July 6, 2009 Gary Bozé
Public Information Officer
(626) 458-4094
ghboze@dpw.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES URGES RV OWNERS
TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF RV SEWAGE
(LOS ANGELES)– Recreational Vehicle (RV) owners enjoying the great outdoors this summer are reminded by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works (Public Works) to properly dispose of RV sewage waste at permitted sewage disposal facilities. Sewage waste is harmful to our environment when it enters local waterways. It is illegal to dump sewage into a street gutter or waterway. Also, dumping sewage on the ground may contaminate our groundwater supply. We want RV visitors to enjoy our beaches and recreational facilities while they are here, and leave them in good shape for their next visit and future generations of campers.
"All drains lead to the ocean," said Gail Farber, Director of Public Works, "and everyone must do their part to keep L.A. rivers and beaches clean." Street gutters and storm drains are not trash cans. They are designed to convey rainwater and prevent flooding. When trash, green waste, sewage, pet feces, and other hazardous materials enter into the County’s storm drain system,
there can be serious health and safety consequences for humans and marine life that come
in contact with these pollutants. Visit the County's Environmental Resources Website at www.888CleanLA.com to locate the nearest RV sewage disposal site in your community or near your vacation destination. It is recommended that consumers call the site first to confirm any fees and that the site accepts sewage waste from the general public.
Public Works offers these additional tips to help prevent stormwater pollution:
· Do not put anything in street gutters and catch basins but rainwater. It is everyone's responsibility to make sure storm drains and other waterways remain free of pollutants.
· Put trash in its place. Recycle bottles and cans and never drop cigarette butts or other litter on the ground. Street gutters filled with trash and green waste increase neighborhood pollution and clog storm drains, causing street flooding, as well as health and safety issues for residents.
· Pick up after your pet. Pet waste left on the ground can wash into storm drains and contaminates beaches and other water bodies. Proper disposal of pet waste also helps protect pets and humans from disease. Improper pet waste disposal is against the law and pet owners who disregard this County ordinance can be fined.
· Use a car litter bag. Keep a car litter bag in your car to collect trash. Throw the litter bag in a trash can to help keep litter off our streets.
· Be smart when you apply pesticides or fertilizers. Do not apply pesticides or fertilizers before it rains, and do not over-water after application. Always read the label and apply only the amount recommended.
· Tie down your truck loads. Trash can easily fly out of truck beds and end up in street gutters. Keep your truck bed litter-free and always tie down loads of green waste and other materials.
For additional information about environmental programs coordinated by the County of Los Angeles, call the County's toll-free environmental hotline, 1(888) CLEAN LA, or visit www.888CleanLA.com.
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Editor’s Note: Attached is the list of permitted RV sewage disposal sites in the County of Los Angeles.
About the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
Public Works services include road and flood control system maintenance, construction programs, building and safety services, traffic signals and street signs. Public Works also oversees public education and information programs designed to reach the 10 million residents of the County of Los Angeles with crucial messages about protecting the environment. These programs are part of a comprehensive effort to help residents understand the impact they have on the environment and the steps they can take to protect and improve it.
Attach.
2009 RV Sewage Waste Disposal Locations
| City/Community | Facility Name | Address | Zip Code | Telephone Number |
| Artesia | Pioneer Chevron | 16725 Pioneer Blvd. | 90701 | (562) 860-5718 |
| Bellflower | Affordable RV Storage | 8839 Park St. | 90706 | (562) 633-3171 |
| Carson | Altman's Winnebago | 22020 Recreation Rd. | 90745 | (310) 518-6182 |
| Castaic | Castaic Lake RV Park | 31540 Ridge Route Rd. | 91384 | (661) 257-3340 |
| Cerritos | Ironwood RV Storage, Inc. | 16401 Piuma Ave. | 90703 | (562) 924-7870 |
| Glendora | Rent Private RV | 303 E. Arrow Highway | 91740 | (626) 384-6505 |
| La Verne | Los Angeles County Fair Association Fairplex KOA | 2200 N. White Ave. | 91750 | (909) 593-8915 |
| Lakewood | Paramount Carson RV and Boat Storage | 2626 Cover St. | 90712 | (562) 420-3009 |
| Long Beach | Cherry and Carson RV Storage, Inc. | 4160 Cherry Ave. | 90807 | (562) 595-1461 |
| Long Beach | Don Temple Storage | 3750 E. Spring St. | 90806 | (562) 426-5555 |
| Monrovia | Dry Dock Storage | 3131 S. Peck Rd. | 91016 | (626) 445-8762 |
| Montebello | Alex's Auto Repair & Electric, Inc. | 1761 Paramount Blvd. | 90640 | (323) 722-5252 |
| Pico Rivera | Beverly RV Storage | 10000 E. Beverly Blvd. | 90660 | (562) 695-8085 |
| Pomona | Garey 76 Service Station | 2455 N. Garey Ave. | 91767 | (909) 593-4376 |
| San Dimas | Storage Center | 195 E. Arrow Highway | 91773 | (909) 599-5066 |
| Santa Clarita | Camping World, Inc. | 24901 Pico Canyon Rd. | 91381 | (800) 235-3337 |
| Santa Clarita | Kellys Shell | 24440 Lyons Ave. | 91321 | (661) 259-0169 |
| Santa Clarita | Santa Clarita Mobil Station | 23502 San Fernando Rd. | 91321 | (661) 259-6682 |
| West Covina | Sunset Service Center | 901 N. Sunset Ave. | 91790 | (626) 960-9229 |
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