The Hot Springs Solid Waste Department has multiple events planned for 2023.
Residents can dispose of unwanted items for free at the Annual Spring Fling Cleanup event on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30. The event is sponsored by the Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Planning Management District. There will be dumpster stations in each of the city districts for the duration of the event.
Tires, brush, paint or any other household hazardous waste will not be accepted at this event.
These products should not be disposed of in household drains or trash, or dumped on the ground. If stored improperly at home, such chemicals can be hazardous to children and pets, and can also cause hazardous fumes or fires.
Residents can dispose of household hazardous waste items at the Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, May 20, or Saturday, Oct. 14. These drive-thru events will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave.
Passenger tires (no rims) and electronic waste will also be accepted. However, this event is for household quantities only. Hazardous waste from companies/businesses will not be accepted.
For information, call the Hot Springs Solid Waste Department at 501-321-6911.
Registration for the Earth Angel Recycling Program is available online at http://www.cityhs.net/recycle-registration.
For the yearly recycling schedule, visit http://www.cityhs.net/recycledays.
Last week, the Earth Angels of Hot Springs recycled:
321 pounds -- Aluminum cans.
50,080 pounds -- Commercial cardboard.
2,350 pounds -- Corrugated cardboard.
365 pounds -- Newspaper.
934 pounds -- Plastic grades No. 1 and No. 2.
48,460 pounds -- Yard waste and C.A.P.S.
Last week, a total of 51.25 tons of recyclable materials were kept out of the landfill.
Collection schedule
Today -- Hobson Avenue/Plain Street.
Monday -- Quail Creek Road/Lotus Loop.
Tuesday -- James Street/Millcreek Road.
Wednesday -- Park Avenue/Magnolia Street/Circle Drive.
Thursday -- Oaklawn Park/Pine Meadows.
Friday, Feb. 3 -- Whittington Avenue/Quapaw Avenue-Prospect Avenue.