St. Charles County Department of Community
Health & The Environment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2010

Time for Spring Cleaning!
Household hazardous waste collection begins April 24

St. Charles County, Missouri –Do you have old, unused chemicals tucked away in your garage or in a dark corner of your basement? The Department of Community Health and the Environment is helping St. Charles County residents dispose of these dangerous substances through monthly household hazardous waste collection events at Recycle Works Central. The first collection of 2010 is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m on Saturday, April 24, in conjunction with the county’s Earth Day celebration.

Household hazardous waste accepted during the monthly collection events includes motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline and other fuels, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, aerosols, batteries, and pool chemicals. For a complete list of items accepted, visit our website at www.scchealth.org/es or call (636) 949-7415. If you can’t make it on April 24, other collection events are scheduled for May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, and September 25.

Household hazardous waste collection events are for St. Charles County residents only. Businesses and non-profit groups are prohibited by law from participating. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or tax bill, is required. Limits may apply to certain items. Unacceptable items include latex paint, explosives and ammunition, radioactive waste, medical waste, pressurized gas cylinders, household trash, and tires.

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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