St. Charles County Department of Community
Health & The Environment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2007

CONTACT:

Mike Duvall, Director, Division of Environmental Services                                                                636-949-7477
Cameron Satterfield, Public Information Officer                                                                               636-949-7408

Chemical Collections at Your Convenience

Appointments not always necessary at Recycle Works Central

St. Charles County, MO - St. Charles County Recycle Works Central is your FREE solution for disposing of hazardous household waste. Now, on a trial basis, Recycle Works Central will accept paint and other chemicals without an appointment Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 to 11:00am. In addition, paint ONLY will be accepted on Saturdays without an appointment from 9:00 to 11:00am.

If residents are unable to make these times, appointments can still be made by calling (636) 949-7900, extension 4271. Recycle Works Central, located at 60 Triad South Drive in St. Charles, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The St. Charles County Chemical Collection program runs through October 31.

How can you determine what’s hazardous? Look for the words "WARNING" or "DANGER" on the label. Common household hazardous wastes include paint, stain, paint thinner, cleaners, solvents, antifreeze, motor oil, and batteries. For a complete list of items accepted at Recycle Works, visit the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment website at www.scchealth.org and follow the link to Environmental Services.

For more information about the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment, call (636) 949-7400 or visit www.scchealth.org.

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