Saturday, September 11^th, 2010
9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

This collection is NOT OPEN TO BUSINESSES or INSTITUTIONS.  For recycling opportunities view the District's Waste Facts booklet.

The collections are held in each of the three counties:   An additional material that will be accepted during this collection includes ink cartridges.

Ottawa County - at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds on SR 163, just outside of Oak Harbor. click here for directions to collection location

Sandusky County - at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds, N. parking lot at 712 North Street, Fremont.   click here for directions to collection location

Seneca County - at the Seneca County Ag. Services Building (former Health Dept. & County Home), 3140 S. SR 100, Tiffin.  click here for directions to collection location


Materials Accepted

•  Latex & Oil based paint, sealers, primers, coatings and spray aerosol paint cans

   - Any paint can that is completely dry can be disposed of in your trash if the lid is off.  Click here for instructions on how to dispose of latex paint properly at your own home.
•  Household pesticides (bug & rodent killers), Herbicides (weed killers), Insecticides (bug killers),  

   Fungicides (mold killers) – solids, liquids and aerosols
•  Varnish, polyurethane and shellacs, wood stains, primers and strippers, paint thinner, turpentine,

   kerosene and lighter fluid
•  Spray aerosol cans

•  Fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs
•  Household Cleaners (oven & drain cleaner & muriatic acid)
•  Automotive Fluids - antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, kerosene
•  Mercury – solids and liquids & thermostats
•  Bring in your old mercury fever thermometer and exchange it for a new digital
•  Hand-held propane cylinders

•  Household batteries 
•  Adhesives, roof tar, driveway sealers
•  Fluids will not be accepted in containers larger than 5 gallons
•  ABSOLUTELY NO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (SHINGLES) OR ASBESTOS MATERIALS


Proper Container Disposal

Some residents are unnecessarily dropping off empty containers of material.  These items are generating more waste during the collection.  Here are a couple of tips for disposing of these materials.
 

•  Latex Paint - If paint is completely dry and hardened in the can, it is safe to throw away in your regular trash

•  Other HHW Containers - If container is completely dry and empty, it is safe to throw away in your regular trash.

For more information, contact the District office at 419-334-7222 or toll free at 1-888-850-7224.