Treasures Abound At This Riverside County Landfill

BEAUMONT, CA — Are you a treasure hunter? This one's for you.

Items sent to the Lamb Canyon Landfill that still have value are being pulled aside and sold at bargain-basement prices.

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources announced Wednesday that residents throughout the Inland Empire and elsewhere are invited to check out the "Found It Again Reuse Store" at the landfill, located just off Highway 79, at 16411 Lamb Canyon Road, roughly halfway between Beaumont and San Jacinto.

The store is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday.

"Found treasures that have been rescued from landfilling are available for reuse and can be purchased by credit card," according to an agency statement. "Look for items like bicycles, tools, lawn equipment, exercise machines and other household goods. You get a great price, and we preserve valuable landfill space for future generations."

Officials noted that visitors must check in at the Scale House that fronts the landfill before heading inside.

"Wear a high-visibility safety vest and closed-toe shoes while visiting the landfill," the Department of Waste Resources said. "Load any materials purchased at the Found It Again Reuse Store, and secure or cover the load to prevent items from falling, spilling, or blowing out."

Additional information is available at www.rcwaste.org or by calling 951-486-3200.