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(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / Oct. 18, 2021) — The City of Stillwater Environmental Programs division is holding its Household Hazardous Waste collection event Saturday, October 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Convenience Collection Center, 807 S. Perkins Road.

During this event, residents are encouraged to drop off household pollutants free of charge.

The City of Stillwater began sponsoring Household Hazardous Waste collection events in October of 1998. These events continue to help citizens reduce the amount of household pollutants in their homes while ensuring these pollutants are properly disposed of. The City is also using this opportunity to bring awareness to residents about the recycling opportunities the center offers.

Virtually any household pollutant will be collected, including oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaning products, mixed fuels, fertilizer, pool chemicals, craft and hobby supplies, rechargeable batteries and more. 

The City will resume collection of pharmaceuticals at this event. Those items can also be dropped off year round at the Stillwater Police Department lobby.

In conjunction with this event, the Convenience Collection Center will be open to receive tires, oil, antifreeze, automobile batteries, rechargeable batteries, scrap metal, latex paint, fluorescent bulbs and any other everyday recyclables, though a fee may apply for some services.

The Convenience Collection Center will suspend receiving yard waste during the event, but will resume once the event has ended.

For additional information on the event, contact Environmental Programs Manager Chris Franks at 405.533.8482. 

For information on the Convenience Collection Center, call 405.742.8269.

Links to help you learn more about disposing of household hazardous waste.

General Information

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Household Hazardous Waste

Batteries

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Batteries

Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG)

• Residential FOG (.pdf)
• EPA FOG: Controlling Fats, Oils, and Grease. Discharges from Food Establishments (.pdf)

Medical Sharps

• EPA: Disposal of Medical Sharps
• FDA Guidelines to Safely Using Medical Sharps
  The Center for Disease Control site for Oklahoma's Public Health Laws and Regulations concerning medical sharps.

Pesticides

• Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program
  The OSU Extension's pesticide safety education program offers pesticide round-up’s throughout the state for citizens to bring unused pesticides for disposal.

For additional information on the event, contact Franks at 405.533.8482 or email Chris.Franks@stillwater.org. For information on the Convenience Collection Center, call 405.533.8458.

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