Many household cleaning products, paints, drugs and lawn chemicals contain hazardous pollutants and should be disposed of carefully and never in the trash, gutter or drain.

Items accepted include: 
household cleaners
pesticides
fertilizers
automotive fluids
cooking oil
batteries
all fluorescent light bulbs
small ammunition
smoke alarms
aerosol paint
hobby paint
pool chemicals
items containing mercury
prescription medications
over the counter drugs

Items NOT accepted at the event include latex paint, tires, computers, radioactive waste and commercial waste. To dispose of latex paint, remove the lid and let paint dry completely. Place cans of dry paint next to regular residential trash for pick up.

When transporting items to the collection event, be sure to:

Wear gloves and use caution when handling substances. 
Place pollutants in the trunk or as far away from passengers as possible. 
Do not smoke while handling or transporting chemicals. 
Do not remove the materials from your car once you arrive at the collection facility. A worker will remove them for you. 

 

WHAT: Household Pollutant Collection Even

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, April 4 – 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

WHERE: Tulsa Fairgrounds, Gate 7