If you want to get rid of any toxic/hazardous materials and wastes and you live in Putnam County, the West Central Solid Waste District has an event you will not want to miss.
The Putnam County Tox-Away Day will be held Saturday, May 13, at Area 30 Career Center, 1 North Calbert Way, Greencastle, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The event will be held regardless of what the weather is doing.
Last year, residents in both Putnam and Parke counties disposed of 71 tons of toxic/hazardous materials and waste.
Those taking part in the event are reminded to stay inside their vehicles at all times and small or mixed items should be visible in a box or container to allow for safe handling.
It is also an opportunity to get rid of old items that cannot go into the trash or a landfill, such as computers, cell phones and gaming consoles. They can be disposed of Saturday for free, with the exception of televisions, which have a $20 fee.
In addition, residents can dispose of old tires at the event, as car and light truck tires are accepted free for the first six tires and then at $2 per additional tire up to 12.
Items that will be accepted include:
• Appliances (CFC and non-CFC)
• Electronics ($20/each for TVs, any size)
• Tires
• Automotive additives such as fuel, oil, or antifreeze
• Oil-based paint, stain, varnish, paint thinner
• Mercury thermometers, fluorescent tubes/CFLs
• Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, poisons
• Acids, bases, solvents, chemicals/cleaners
• Medications (non-controlled) and sharps
Anyone with any questions, is asked to call WCSWD at 653-2150.
