Hazardous waste collection set

EPHRATA - Grant County residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Ephrata Landfill Recycling Center.

The recycling center is located at 3803 Neva Lake Rd NW. Only hazardous waste generated by households will be accepted.

Hazardous products have labels with words such as warning, danger, caustic, flammable, and poison. These chemicals should be disposed of through hazardous waste collection events, not in the garbage, down the drain, or on the ground.

Examples include: oil-based paint, contaminated used motor oil, thinners, household batteries, solvents, brake fluid, spot removers, drain openers, insecticides, weed killers, items containing mercury, and swimming pool and hobby chemicals.

Latex paint, propane tanks, uncontaminated motor oil, and used automotive batteries are not accepted because year-round collection sites are available in Grant County.

Products should be brought in original labeled containers if possible. Pack the waste to prevent spills during transportation and keep the waste away from passenger compartments of vehicles.

For more information, call Grant County Solid Waste at 754-6082.

- Staff report