St. Charles County Department of Community
Health & The Environment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2010

Celebrate Earth Day!
St. Charles County event planned for Saturday, April 24

St. Charles County, Missouri –This year marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. St. Charles County will mark the occasion with a celebration on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Recycle Works Central in St. Charles and Recycle Works West in Wentzville.

Residents who stop by during the celebration can pick up a free Missouri native tree and learn more about the county’s recycling programs. Kids are invited to take part in an Earth Day coloring event. The artwork will be displayed at the health department during the month of May. There will also be prizes and other giveaways. In addition, kettle corn and shaved ice will be available for purchase at both Recycle Works locations.

The Earth Day celebration also marks the kickoff for the 2010 Household Hazardous Waste disposal program. St. Charles County residents are encouraged to drop off their old, unused chemicals for proper disposal. Household hazardous waste will only be accepted at the Recycle Works Central location. For a complete list of items accepted, call (636) 949-7415 or visit www.scchealth.org/es

Recycle Works Central is located at 60 Triad South Drive in St. Charles. Recycle Works West is located at 2110 E. Pitman Avenue in Wentzville. For more information about the St. Charles County Earth Day celebration, call (636) 949-1800.

The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is committed to the protection and enhancement of health and the quality of life for all members of our community. For more information, call (636) 949-7400 or visit www.scchealth.org.

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