Saturday, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave. It's a perfect time to safely dispose of unused or leftover household products containing toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive chemicals, along with passenger tires (no rims) and electronic waste. This event has recyclable components, too. DIY'ers will enjoy a free paint exchange area.
Accepted items include automotive substances such as antifreeze or brake fluid; paints, thinners, strippers and solvents; household pesticides and herbicides; water-based cleaners and bleaches; compressed gas cylinders; old kerosene and diesel fuel. Products must be in original containers with labels attached. Unknown or explosive products will not be accepted, nor will lead acid batteries or those from autos, marine vehicles and golf carts. Items should be transported in a corrugated box for stability in a car trunk or truck bed, with lids tightly fastened.
The event, sponsored by the Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District, is for household quantities only. Hazardous waste from companies and businesses cannot be accepted. For more information, call the Hot Springs Solid Waste Department, 321-6911.
Last week, Earth Angels of Hot Springs recycled: 97 pounds, aluminum cans; 4,163 pounds, newspaper; 595 pounds, corrugated cardboard; 197 pounds, plastics; 13,560 pounds, yard waste. A total of 9.31 tons of recyclable materials were kept out of the landfill.
Collection schedule
Today: Hobson/Plain.
Monday: Quail Creek/Lotus Loop.
Tuesday: James/Millcreek.
Wednesday: Park Avenue Magnolia/Circle Drive.
Thursday: Oaklawn Park/Pine Meadows.
Oct. 7: Whittington/Quapaw-Prospect.
Information provided by the Hot Springs Solid Waste Department
Society on 09/30/2016