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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Looking to dispose of household hazardous waste? Join us for a FREE collection event on March 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 512 North Langstaff, Lake Elsinore.
Accepted Items:
- Automotive Chemicals
- Household Pesticides
- Batteries (auto, household, and rechargeable nicads)
- Paint
- Electronics (including TVs, computers and monitors, VCRs, etc.)
- Used Motor Oil
- Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs
- Pool Chemicals
- Household Chemicals
- Household Cleaners
- Sharps (hypodermic needles)
Community Clean-Up
There will be a FREE clean-up event for all residential customers who reside withing the City of Lake Elsinore on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 6:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Parking Lot C at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium (Enter Diamond Drive Only).
Bulky Item Drop Off: Please be prepared to unload your own vehicle. All items must be placed inside the provided containers. Children and pets must remain inside the vehicle.
*VALID ID AND EVENT NOTICE IS REQUIRED TO ENTER
Accepted Items:
- Sofas
- Chairs
- Refrigerators
- Water Heaters
- Washers and Dryers
- Mattresses
- Other Household Items
- Tree Limbs (Bundled in 3 Foot Lengths or Smaller - 50lb Weight Limit)
- Green Waste
- Metals and Electronics
- Tires (9 Maximum - No Rims and No Commercial or Truck Tires)
Unacceptable Items:
- Automotive Parts
- Engines
- Propane Tanks
- Cleaners
- Gas or Oil Containers
- Fluorescent Lights
- Batteries
- Paint
- Lumber
- Fencing
- Commercial or Construction Debris
- Household Hazardous Waste
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
Equip yourself with vital skills at the City’s FREE Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Register today and join us to gain practical knowledge to effectively handle emergencies and disasters.
For further details about the spring 2025 CERT Program, please reach out to Ralph Mesa at rmesa@lake-Elsinore.org or dial 951-674-5170 ext. 333.
Economic Development
The City of Lake Elsinore is pleased to announce the launch of LakeElsinoreBusiness.com, an interactive website dedicated to providing existing and prospective businesses and developers with all of the critical information to make Lake Elsinore a part of their business “Action Plan!”
Websites are often the first source of information that many prospective businesses, site selectors, and corporate executives visit when considering a location. To continue to attract new businesses and respond to the needs of Lake Elsinore’s corporate audience, the city’s Economic Development Division has launched a new Economic Development website that features data resources that decision makers need in an interactive, intuitive structure.
As directed by the City Council, the City of Lake Elsinore has made Economic Development a main priority for the City. Lake ElsinoreBusiness.com is a direct result from efforts to enhance the experience of doing business in Lake Elsinore to ultimately attract, retain and roll out the red carpet for Lake Elsinore businesses.
“The ease of doing business in Lake Elsinore is a critical component to Lake Elsinore’s Economic Development success,” said Gina Gonzalez, Director of Economic Development and Legislative Affairs. “The new Economic Development website gives businesses, entrepreneurs and stakeholders all of the information they need in a user-friendly format, making all of the information about Lake Elsinore easily accessible to assist stakeholders in their decision to expand or locate in Lake Elsinore. the Action-tainment Capital of the world.”
The new Economic Development website, developed by the Economic Development Department, features a wealth of resources and tools including, but not limited to:
- Summaries of Lake Elsinore’s strategic advantages and target industries will demonstrate why Lake Elsinore is the perfect project location.
- Comprehensive demographic information will enable businesses to make intelligent site decisions based on resident and workforce population characteristics.
- In-depth business resources will easily connect users to permitting tools, development concierge services, and workforce recruitment support.
- Key studies, maps, interactive and demographic tools that provide demands and the needs of the city and region for key business expansion, attraction and location selection in Lake Elsinore.
Businesses, developers, site selectors, and investors are encouraged to visit LakeElsinoreBusiness.com to learn more about Lake Elsinore’s opportunities. For more information, please contact the Economic Development Division at EconDev@cityofLake-Elsinore.org or (951) 674-3124.
Spotlight Business in Action
The City of Lake Elsinore’s Economic Development Department is excited to announce McFly's as the City’s January 2025 Business in Action Spotlight, a program that is a part of the Department’s Building Better Businesses (B3) program.
McFly's Thrift Store opened in 2021 in the heart of the vibrant, historic Downtown Main Street. Since then, it has become a beloved staple of Lake Elsinore, offering a diverse selection of second-hand treasures at budget-friendly prices. From vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind home decor to unbeatable bargains, there's something for everyone at McFly's. (Location: 133 N Main Street, Lake Elsinore)
Commercial Real Estate Broker Breakfast
Lake Elsinore
Lake Watch
Based on recent lab results from lake water sampling, the City of Lake Elsinore is announcing that current levels of toxins from algae warrant no advisory at this time. People are advised to avoid scum, to not drink lake water, and to continue to keep pets out of the water.
The City will continue to test the water on a weekly or bi-weekly basis at this time and will post regular updates on the lake conditions as lab results are received.
Lake Elsinore Included in the 2024 Water Resource Development Act (WRDA)
The City of Lake Elsinore is excited to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to improve and preserve our beloved lake. Thanks to the diligent work of our city staff and the support from U.S. Senator Padilla’s office, Lake Elsinore has been successfully included in the 2024 Water Resource Development Act (WRDA).
The WRDA Act is a bipartisan legislative package passed every two years, authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to safeguard and maintain the nation’s lakes, rivers, and harbors. Its purpose is to promote sustainable management and enhance the resilience of these critical water resources. The legislation specifies which bodies of water the Army Corps will prioritize over the following two years. Notably, Lake Elsinore has never been included in this bill until now.
Lake Elsinore’s inclusion in the 2024 WRDA bill paves the way for significant federal funding opportunities, which will help address key challenges and improve the lake's overall health. These funds can be directed toward various initiatives, beginning with water quality improvements. They will support the implementation of advanced treatment technologies and strategies to combat ongoing issues such as algal blooms, nutrient pollution, and oxygen depletion, ultimately ensuring better water conditions for the future.
Community News
Save the Date! AFV will host its annual Fore the Animals golf tournament on April 28, 2025. The event will be held at Redhawk Golf Club with an 8:00 AM shotgun start.
Pawtriotic Longest Resident Dog Adoption Incentive:
Adopt AFV's longest resident shelter dog and receive 7 days of free pet boarding at Pawtriotic Pet Hotel and a $200 Pawtriotic Bakery gift card. Visit the shelter to find out who the longest resident dog is. Offer valid from the first day to the last day of each month, until someone adopts the longest resident dog.
Donate any type of puppy food or scoopable cat litter (we love Tidy Cats!) and get 20% off of one purchase at our retail store, Rascal’s. Offer ends February 15, 2025.
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
You may qualify for 20% off your monthly natural gas bill through the CARE program
Two Ways to Qualify
1. Public assistance programs
If you or another person in your household receives benefits from any of the following programs.
- Medi-Cal/Medicaid
- Medi-Cal for Families A & B
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
- CalWORKs (TANF) or Tribal TANF
- Head Start Income Eligible - Tribal Only
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- CalFresh (Food Stamps)
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
2. Maximum Household Income
For the most up to date maximum household income matrix, please visit the SoCalGas website here.
Conditions for Participation
- The natural gas bill must be in your name and the address must be your primary address.
- You must not be claimed as a dependent on another person’s income tax return other than your spouse.
- You must recertify your application when requested.
- You must notify SoCalGas within 30 days if you no longer qualify.
- You may be asked to verify your eligibility for CARE. You can view our CARE Verification FAQs here.
- If you are recently unemployed, your household income will be calculated from the date of your unemployment.
Past due bill forgiveness may be available to eligible residential CARE customers through the Arrearage Management Plan. Learn more here.