Toxic Cleanup Days 1999
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Toxic Cleanup Days are held periodically across the state to give residents an opportunity to properly dispose of waste materials that are hazardous or prohibited during normal trash collections. They are jointly sponsored and funded by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and local agencies in the counties where the events are being held. Residents in nine Iowa counties will be able to dispose of certain hazardous waste materials during Toxic Cleanup Days scheduled this spring. Residents in these counties will have the opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of certain hazardous materials that often are stored in basements and garages. Oil-based paint, flammable liquids, pesticides, and household cleaners are accepted for proper disposal; other household hazardous materials may be accepted. Appointments are required to ensure participant convenience. Persons planning to dispose of hazardous materials should check with their Toxic-Cleanup-Days coordinator for a complete list of accepted items and to schedule an appointment. Materials will be accepted from urban and rural households only. The DNR is currently looking at phasing out Toxic Cleanup Days in favor of regional collection centers, which would give residents increased opportunities to dispose of hazardous materials. Toxic Cleanup Days are limited by when and where they are held. Regional collection centers would have set business hours; thus, residents could dispose of their hazardous materials when it is more convenient for them. In addition, most regional collection centers have mobile units that travel to each town in their service area to collect hazardous materials. Following is a list of spring Toxic Cleanup Days, including coordinator, sponsoring agency, address, phone number, date, and location. For more information, contact Theresa Stiner in the Waste Management Assistance Division of the DNR by calling 515-281-8646. Adair County Appanoose County Des Moines County Dickinson County Hamilton County Howard County Ida County Louisa County Shelby County This article originally appeared on page 19 of the IC-482 (3) -- March 22, 1999 issue. Updated 03/21/1999 - 1:00pm
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