We’re back. And now there’s more…
The ever-popular Household Hazardous Waste Day takes on a little different format this year – portions of it are one day only, portions are two days, and two events are going on month-long!
All during the month of March, drop off your old batteries at Batteries Plus, 1150 U.S. 31-W By-Pass in Bowling Green, to be recycled. Also, during the entire month, Sherwin Williams, 1689 Campbell Lane next to Five Guys, will be offering free latex paint hardener for pick-up, enough to harden five gallons, so you can self-dispose of paint. Do you have paint, electronics (LCD/LED flat screens only) or batteries you no longer need? Bring them to the Warren County Salt Barn at 999 Lauren Avery Drive off Louisville Road on Mar. 18 and 19. Paint, electronics (LCD/LED flat screens only), batteries, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, gas cylinders, waste oil, light bulbs, etc., can be brought to the Warren County Salt Barn, 999 Lauren Avery Drive off Louisville Road, but only on Mar. 20.
Warren County’s Public Works Department, through its Division of Stormwater Management, is partnering with its Bowling Green stormwater counterpart and local businesses to host the event. A certified hazardous waste disposal team and other waste management professionals will be on site to accept household hazardous wastes for recycling or proper disposal. Scott Waste Services will be on site to dispose of regular waste and non-hazardous materials. In addition, area recyclers will collect waste oil, anti-freeze, cooking oil, batteries and even small propane tanks. Bring your adhesives, glue resins, hobby and artist supplies, latex or oil paint, stains, thinners and strippers. Aerosol cans, cleaners, spot removers, photo chemicals, chemistry sets, engine degreasers, brake fluids, transmission fluids and waste fuels (kerosene/gasoline) can also be brought in to recycle.
Most household hazardous wastes can be disposed of safely, but recycling the material is a better option when available. Recycling keeps the material out of a landfill, which helps to extend the useful life of the landfill while preserving improving the chances those toxic materials won’t be buried with other solid wastes.
e-Scrap Recycling
Small electronics, or “e-waste,” (LCD/LED flat screens only) including computer CPUs, laptops, tablets and monitors, will also be accepted at the drop-off site. Computer hard drives will not be removed on site.
Personal Document Shredding
Land Shark Shredding is continuing to partner with Bowling Green and Warren County and will be on site to accept personal documents for shredding. This service is only offered on March 20th at the collection site. It is not necessary to remove small staples and paper clips, but large clips and binders should be removed from any paper prior to the event. Bring items in boxes or plastic bags that can be left behind with Land Shark’s certified personnel. Previously shredded material MUST BE sealed in a bag to prevent escape. Shredded paper must not be mixed with non-paper shreds, such as shredded compact discs and DVDs. Those items must be disposed of as rubbish. Once items have been dropped off, the donor must continue in line to the exit.
Things that CANNOT be accepted
The HHWD drop-off site also will not be accepting tires or anything containing asbestos or radioactive materials (this includes smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) as well as construction/demolition debris. Containers should not be leaking or larger than 5 gallons, unless prior approval is obtained.
No large electronic appliances or commercial machinery will be accepted. This specifically applies to copiers, washers, dryers and microwaves. Remember, you can dispose of these and other bulky items year-round through your paid solid waste service – for no extra charge!
Also not accepted will be ammunition, fireworks, explosives, unknown compressed gas cylinders, or infectious and medical waste containers.
All wastes must come from Warren County households. Materials from businesses CANNOT be accepted because of federal guidelines. Wastes will not be accepted from outside Warren County under any circumstances. Participants should be prepared to produce a photo or other ID showing proof of Warren County residency or be driving a vehicle with proof of Warren County registration.
For more information, go to http://www.warrencountyky.gov/household-hazardous-waste-day.
-submitted by Warren County Public Works Department
