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2011 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENTS

(INCLUDES SCRAP TIRE, COMPUTER AND CELL PHONE DISPOSAL)

For residents of Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow Counties.


SPRING COLLECTION EVENTS


ONE STOP DROP DAY

Morrow Co. HHW Event,
Trash Bash and
Pharmaceutical
Take Back Day

Saturday, April 30, 2011

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Morrow County Fairgrounds
195 South Main Street
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338



To Morrow County Fairgrounds:
US Rt. 42 to Mt. Gilead. The fairgrounds is located on the west side of US 42, just south of town square. Enter Gate C at the top of the hill.


Marion County HHW Event

Saturday, May 21,2011

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Whirlpool Corporation
1300 Marion-Agosta Road
Marion, OH 43302





To Whirlpool:
Route 95 West to edge of Marion. Whirlpool entrance shortly after first curve. Enter at gate.



FALL COLLECTION EVENTS




Knox County HHW Event

Saturday, September 10, 2011

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Knox County Fairgrounds
125 Fairgrounds Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050




To Knox County Fairgrounds:
From the Town Square, proceed north on State Route 3 approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Fairgrounds Road, enter at gate.



Delaware County HHW Event

Saturday, October 22, 2011

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Avenue
Delaware, OH 43015




To Delaware County Fairgrounds:
U.S. Route 23 to Delaware, west on Pennsylvania Avenue. The fairgrounds is located on the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Enter at Liberty Street gate.

NO latex or oil-based PAINT will be accepted.
(see further below for proper paint disposal)


PRICING INFORMATION

The following prices will be charged for recycling tires:Tires 17" or less (on/off rims) will be charged $1.00 per tire.
Truck tires will be charged $4.00.
Farm/tractor tires will be charged $25.00 per tire.

A suggested donation of $5.00 per car/pickup truck and $10 per large truck is requested for the collection of household hazardous waste.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:

Delaware General Health District
Jenifer Way-Young, Program Manager
740 368-1700, ext. 2076
jway-young@delawarehealth.org
www.delawarehealth.org


Marion Co. Recycling & Litter Prevention
Angela Carbetta, Program Manager
740 223-4120
wastenot@co.marion.oh.us
Knox County Commissioners
Linda Montgomery, Recycling Coordinator
740 393-6704
recycle@co.knox.oh.us
www.co.knox.oh.us/offices/recycling


Morrow Co. Health Department
Louann Holmes, Program Manager
419 947-1545, ext 314
Louann.Holmes@odh.ohio.gov
www.morrowcountyhealth.org

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Flammables
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Turpentine
  • Flares
  • Propane Cylinders
    (20 lbs Max.)
  • Adhesives
  • Kerosene
  • Gasoline
  • Motor Oil & Filters
Corrosives
  • Acids & Caustics
  • Drain Cleaners
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Car Batteries
  • Household Batteries
Toxics or Poisons
  • Bleach
  • Ammonia
  • Weed Killers
  • Antifreeze
  • Insect Killers
  • Transmission Fluid
  • Brake Fluid
  • Mercury
  • Rat Poison

Reactive Materials
  • Cyanide
  • Pool Chlorine
  • Fertilizers
  • Ammunition
    (50 cal. or less)

Electronics
  • Cell Phones
  • Computers
  • Monitors
  • Printers
  • Other components
Tires
  • Tires on and off rims.
  • Car tires 17" or less
  • Truck tires
  • Tractor tires

NO CONTAINERS LARGER THAN 5 GALLONS.
NO MORE THAN SIX 5-GALLON CONTAINERS PER VEHICLE.
NO DRUMS.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

  • Oil-Based or Latex paint
  • Ammunition Larger than 50 cal.
  • Prescription Medicines/Syringes
  • Explosives or Hand Grenades
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Recyclables
  • Regular Trash
  • School/Business Waste
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Yard Waste
  • Asbestos
  • Appliances
  • Propane Cylinders over 20 lbs.

NO PAINT WILL BE ACCEPTED.

TO DISPOSE OF PAINT:
  • In a well-ventilated area; air dry paint away from children and pets.
  • Add an absorbent material, such as shredded newspaper, kitty litter or sawdust. (Home improvement stores sometimes sell an inexpensive paint hardener.)
  • Allow to dry completely.
  • Throw the dried paint away with your trash.
  • If the paint has solidified in a closed can; take off the lid and dispose of the paint in your regular trash.

Or donate "good" leftover paint to local community groups, art organizations, schools, churches or others who may need or want it. You may even be able to take a tax deduction, Your local Habitat for Humamity Re-Store will also accept usuable paint. You could even organize a neighborhood paint exchange.

Sponsored by:

DKMM Solid Waste District, 222 W. Center St., Marion OH (740-223-4150)



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