Utilities

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, May 19

Posted on: May-01-2018

Community members can dispose of their household hazardous wastes for free at the City of Fort Collins Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Streets Facility, 625 Ninth St. (map and FAQs at http://fcgov.com/hazwaste ).

Accepted items (non-leaking):

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• pesticides
  
• painting products
  
• household batteries
  
• fluorescent bulbs
  
• cleaning and automotive products
  
• vitamins and supplements
  
• personal care products (hair products, lotions)
  
• mercury-containing items (thermostat and appliance switches, thermometers, button-shaped batteries)
  
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Spring Back Colorado mattress recyclers also will be onsite to collect mattresses and box springs for $15/each (cash or charge). More information: http://SpringBackCO.org .

Items not accepted (visit http://fcgov.com/recyclingcenters for disposal options):

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• tires
  
• e-waste
  
• asbestos
  
• explosives
  
• pharmaceuticals
  
• bio-waste (needles, bandages)
  
• commercial and industrial waste
  
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Tips for packing and transporting:

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• 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.
  
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In addition to being poisonous to humans and wildlife, hazardous wastes can be explosive, highly flammable and corrosive. Do not dispose of hazardous wastes by pouring them down a sink or storm drain or by tossing them into the trash. Wastewater treatment plants and sanitary landfills are not designed to handle this waste.

A second event will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 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 http://fcgov.com/hazwaste , email dXRpbGl0aWVzQGZjZ292LmNvbQ==, call 970-212-2900 or V/TDD 711. Learn about year-round recycling opportunities at http://fcgov.com/trc .

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• Errin Henggeler, Environmental Regulatory Specialist

• 970.416.2320
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