Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday, May 14

Westerville Public Service hosts the Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Public Service Complex (350 Park Meadow Rd.) Please enter from Schrock Road.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, improper disposal of at-home household hazardous waste can cause dangerous conditions for sanitation personnel and the environment, including natural water sources. Westerville works with partner organizations to ensure items brought to the collection event are disposed of safely.

Find event updates at www.westerville.org/hhw. Before you visit, be sure to review the list of accepted items.

FLAMMABLES Lighter Fluid Thinner/Turpentine Gasoline Kerosene Gasoline/Oil Mix

TOXICS CFL Bulbs Rat Poison/Insecticides Extinguishers Mercury/Ni-Cad Batteries

REACTIVES Pool Chemicals Strong Chemicals

ELECTRONICS Computer Hardware TV /Phones/Cameras Copiers/Fax Machines VCRs/Radios/Wires

FATS/OILS/GREASE In sealed containers

CORROSIVES Drain Cleaners Bleach/Household Paint Strippers Antifreeze

OTHER Tires (limit four per household)

NOT ACCEPTED Needles/medical waste Asbestos Propane Tanks over 20 lbs Ammunition Trash

NOT INCLUDED Paper or document shredding

NOTE: Latex/water-based paints are accepted for $1 per can. Remember that latex paint, when dried/hardened, can be placed for regular curbside refuse collection. Oil-based paint is accepted for no charge.