Free hazardous waste collection planned

EPHRATA - Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m.-2 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.

According to Grant County Solid Waste's Joan Melvin, hazardous products have labels with words such as warning, danger, caustic, flammable, and poison. These chemicals should be disposed of through hazardous waste collection opportunities, 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. Contaminated used motor oil has been mixed with substances such as antifreeze, solvents, degreasers, paint, or brake fluid.

Latex paint, propane tanks, motor oil, and automotive batteries will not be accepted at the event.

There are year-round collection sites available for propane tanks, used oil, and automotive batteries 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.