Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, May 20
Posted on: Apr-24-2017
Community members can dispose of their household hazardous wastes for free at the City of Fort Collins' Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Streets Facility, 625 Ninth St. (online map: https://www.fcgov.com/hazwaste ).Accepted items (non-leaking):
- pesticides
- painting products
- household batteries
- compact fluorescents
- cleaning and automotive products
- vitamins and supplements
- personal care products (hair products, lotions)
- mercury-containing items (thermostat and appliance switches, thermometers, button-shaped batteries)
Items not accepted (visit https://www.fcgov.com/recyclingcenters for disposal options):
- tires
- e-waste
- asbestos
- explosives
- pharmaceuticals
- bio-waste (needles, bandages)
- commercial and industrial waste
- Store items upright in boxes or tubs (do not bring in bags).
- Place similar items together (do not stack or pile on top of each other).
- Ensure containers are sealed and not leaking.
- Store acids and oxidizers separately, away from each other and other hazardous products.
- Keep items away from children and pets.
A second event will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, at the same location. Residents also may take their household hazardous products to the Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (hours and details at http://larimer.org/solidwaste/haz.htm ).
For more information, visit https://www.fcgov.com/hazwaste , email utilities@fcgov.com, call 970-212-2900 or V/TDD 711. Learn about year-round recycling opportunities at https://www.fcgov.com/trc .
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Errin Henggeler, Environmental Regulatory Specialist
- 970.416.2320
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