Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.

A free two-day household chemical collection will be held at the SIUC Arena, south

parking lot on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. This event helps residents safely dispose of old and

unwanted household chemicals. Waste can be dropped off at the site on the dates of the event between

2 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, June 8 and 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. This rain or shine event

is open to Jackson and Perry County residents only, participants must show a valid state ID or utility bill

with an eligible address for entry into the event. To keep wait times short, participants are encouraged to

consolidate loads with friends and neighbors.

Items to be accepted at the collection include: paint, paint thinner, aerosols, household cleaners,

pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, motor oil, antifreeze, old gasoline, rechargeable batteries, solvents,

polishes, pool chemicals, and lawn chemicals. Mercury-containing devices, such as thermometers,

thermostats and fluorescent bulbs will be taken as well. Also accepted will be unwanted or outdated

medications, both prescription and over-the-counter. These items should be brought in their original

container, but you may black out all personal information other than the drug name. Do not bring in

controlled substances, needles, syringes or inhalers.

Items which will absolutely NOT be accepted at the collection include: explosives, ammunition,

fireworks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, propane tanks, farm machinery oil, electronics, alkaline &

lead-acid batteries, appliances, tires, radioactive material, and medical waste. No business, agricultural,

or government wastes will be accepted. Eligible participants wishing to dispose of materials in

containers larger than five gallons must contact Jackson County Health Dept. prior to the event.

Please contact Jackson County Health Department at 684-3143, ext. 128 for more information,

or visit www.RecycleJacksonCounty.org.

Contact:

Jackson County Health Department

618-684-3143 ext. 128

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