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Published: September 26, 2008 01:24 am
Household hazardous waste day is Saturday
from staff reports
City residents will have an opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Complex at 311 27th St., near Kate Griffin School.
The Public Works department will refuse any material that they do not deem acceptable. A chemist will be on site to help identify unknown materials.
In the past, Meridian has held two hazardous waste collection days a year, but now plans to increase to four days a year as part of its "greening" program. Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can pose a threat to both the environment and to sanitation workers.
For more information about hazardous waste day, contact Meridian's trash collection division at (601) 485-1970. The following items will be accepted:
General household and hobby:
-Acids (corrosives)
-Aerosol cans (with product)
-Art Supplies
-Dry cell batteries
-Rechargeable batteries
-Chemistry set chemicals
-CRTs - TVs, computer monitors
-Cutting oil
-Fiberglass resins
-Flammable liquids
-Fluorescent bulbs
-Furniture polish
-Floor and metal polishes and waxes
-Hobby supplies (rubber cement, airplane glue, etc.)
-Lead paint
-Mercury and mercury devices (thermometers)
-Mothballs/crystals
-Oil-based paints
-Paintbrush cleaners
-Photography chemicals
-Polyurethane coatings
-Solvent adhesives
-Turpentine
-Unlabeled and unknown chemicals
Lawn and garden:
-Cesspool cleaners (corrosives)
-Empty or partially empty propane tanks (up to 20 pounds)
-Fire starters
-Flea and tick powders
-Fungicides and herbicides
-Insecticides
-No-pest strips and pesticides
-Poisons
-Pool chemicals
-Weed killers
Automotive:
-Antifreeze
-Brake fluid
-Carburetor cleaners
-Car wax
-Lead-acid batteries (auto, motorcycle, security alarm, etc.)
-Radiator flush
-Solvents and degreasers
-Transmission fluid
-Used motor oil
-Waste fuels (gasoline, kerosene, etc.)
-Tires
Unacceptable materials and how to dispose of them correctly:
-Alkaline batteries - dispose with regular household trash
-Appliances - contact Waste Management
-Asbestos - look in the yellow pages under Asbestos Removal for a licensed contractor
-Construction waste - Includes railroad ties, shingles, dry wall, etc. Call a private hauler
-Explosives - Call the Meridian Fire Department
-Fire extinguishers - Dispose of at any Meridian Fire Department station
-Hypodermic needles - Place in a puncture-proof container with a screw on lid (such as a liquid detergent container) and dispose of with your regular trash.
-Latex paint - Pour residual paint in a large cardboard box lined with newspaper. If there is more than residual paint in the can, mix with cat litter to promote hardening. Once paint in can and/or box is dry, place with regular trash.
-Smoke detectors - may be disposed of with your regular trash or mailed back to the manufacturer.
Guidelines for transporting waste:
-Do not mix products/chemicals together
-Keep products in original containers with labels intact, if possible
-Label products not in original containers
-Place materials in containers or plastic wrap that does not obscure labels
-Leaking or broken containers must be repackaged prior to transport
-Transport containers in a sturdy cardboard box packed so material and containers do not contact each other.
-Store products away from the passenger compartment of your vehicle and keep them separate from items you wish to keep
-Do not smoke at the collection site
-Do not leave your vehicle during unloading of materials unless directed to do so
-In order to speed the collection process and serve as many residents as possible, containers cannot be returned
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