With all the strange happenings going on over at UC Riverside, it might be time to talk trash. But I'm talking about real trash.

A so-called Incredible Bulk Event is happening this Saturday at a UCR parking lot. It's the first of its kind specifically targeting students with unwanted items that are too big to take home or too costly to store over the summer. Things like furniture, refrigerators, mattresses, and e-waste such as computer hardware and cell phones will be accepted free of charge.

Nancy Melendez, executive director of Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful, said while the event is geared toward students and neighborhood residents, citizens of the city of Riverside won't be turned away.

The event, however, is not accepting household hazardous waste, such as batteries, antifreeze, oil or paint. But this is a good reminder to let Inland residents know where to take those items. Check Riverside County and San Bernardino County Web sites for that.

The event this Saturday will take place at UCR parking lot 24 off Canyon Crest Drive between University and Linden avenues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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