Free Hazmat Collection For Summit County Residents
PARK CITY, UTAH – Free household hazardous materials collection for residents will be held Saturday, September 22nd at The Canyons Parking lot from 9 am to 12 noon.
The event is a joint effort between Recycle Utah, the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District (SBWRD), Triumph Gear Systems, the Park City Fire Dept., the Summit County Health Dept., and the Summit County Sheriff’s Dept.
Grants from Summit County and SBWRD make the event free of charge for residents. Small businesses aka “small quantity generators” must make an appointment to drop off their hazmat between 12 noon and 1 pm. A charge of 50 cents per pound applies to businesses only.
Proper disposal of hazardous materials protects our watersheds and our fire fighters. Materials that will be accepted include:
• Automotive products including antifreeze, used oil, brake and transmission fluid, car batteries, tires, gasoline, diesel, and fuel additives, solvents, and degreasers.
• Paints, solvents and woodworking supplies including paint thinners and strippers, stains and finishes.
• Household cleaners including polishes and cleaners, drain openers, oven cleaners.
• Fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides
• Rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, pool and spa chemicals.
• Mercury-containing items including switches, thermostats, and thermometers.
• Propane and white gas fuel cylinders. • Expired and half-used prescription medications, film developing chemicals, insect repellents, smoke detectors.
• Non-working appliances containing freon including air conditioners and refrigerators.
Electronic and computer waste is accepted at the Center at 1951 Woodbine Way. For more informationcontact Recycle Utah at 649-9698.
