SPRING 2008 HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL COLLECTION EVENTS
FREE to St. Louis County Residents!!
 
As you get into your spring cleaning, remember that improper disposal of leftover household chemicals can be especially harmful to the environment and pose a risk to public health.
 
The best way to properly manage leftover household chemicals is to use it up or give it to someone else to use.  Depending on the age and usefulness of the leftover products, you may be able to share with friends, neighbors or family members.
 
Another idea is to donate products in good condition to local organizations (church groups, housing agencies, larger municipal facilities, non-profits, etc.).  Some materials (motor oil, certain batteries, etc.) can be recycled locally.  Check the St. Louis County Health Department website at www.stlouisco.com/doh/waste/waste_mg.html for a listing of local recycling outlets and other toxicity reduction information.
 
Not all leftovers can be shared or recycled.  As a safe alternative to throwing away your leftover chemicals, bring them to one of the following collection events.  Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or tax bill will be required.  These events are for St. Louis County residents only.  Businesses are prohibited by law from participating.
 
EVENT DATES:  Rain or Shine
 
Saturday, April 26                 South County Shoppingtown

8am to 3pm                             South of Dillard’s & Sears Stores

(Enter on Lemay Ferry Rd., south of S. Lindbergh)

 

Saturday, May 3                    Westminster Christian Academy-Town & Country Campus

 8am to 3pm                            800 Maryville Centre Dr. (south of Hwy 40)

                                                (From westbound Hwy 40, exit at Maryville Centre Dr., turn left)

 

Saturday, May 17                  St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley

8am to 3pm                             (on Pershall Rd. near I-270 & W. Florissant exit)

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS:  Paints, stains, varnishes, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, gasoline and other fuels, solvents and strippers, aerosols, motor oil and filters, gas cylinders (BBQ-pit size or smaller), fluorescent tubes, rechargeable batteries, anti-freeze, brake and transmission fluids, pool chemicals and other acids and bases, car batteries, wood preservatives, driveway sealant, and mercury-containing items (thermometers, thermostats, salts).

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:  Explosives and ammunition, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, medical waste, household trash, tires and other bulky items.  Materials from business, commercial, non-profit, and government organizations are also prohibited.

For more information on these events or other activities, please call the St. Louis County Health Department Waste Management Hotline at 314-286-9200, or check out their website at www.stlouisco.com/doh/waste/waste_mg.html under "What's New".