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Spring 2003 Household
Chemical Collection Events


FREE to Saint Louis County Residents!

As you get into your spring cleaning, remember that improper disposal of leftover household chemicals can be especially harmful to the environment and pose a risk to public health. As a safe alternative to disposal, bring your leftover chemicals to drop off event sponsored by the Department of Health.

Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or tax bill, will be required. The costs are covered by Saint Louis County landfill surcharge funds.

Note: These events are for residents ONLY. Businesses are prohibited by law from participating.

Event Dates: Rain or Shine

Saturday, April 12
8:00am to 3:00 p.m.
 Town and Country Crossing
1111 Woods Mill Road, Town & Country
(Woods Mill & Clayton Road)
Saturday, May 3
8:00am to 3:00 p.m. 		Westfield Shoppingtown South County
South of Dillard's & Sears Stores
(Enter on Lemay Ferry Rd., south of S. Lindbergh)
Saturday, May 17
8:00am to 3:00 p.m. 		St. Louis Community College - Flo Valley
(on Pershall Rd. near I-270 & W. Florissant exit)

Your patience will be appreciated, as there may be long lines of traffic.

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: Paints, stains, varnishes, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, gasoline and other fuels, solvents and strippers, aerosols, motor oil and filters, gas cylinders (BBQ-pit size or smaller), fluorescent tubes, household batteries (rechargeable), anti-freeze, brake and transmission fluids, pool chemicals and other acids and bases, car batteries, wood preservatives, drive sealant, and mercury-containing items (thermometers, thermostats, salts).

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Explosives and ammunition, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, medical waste, household trash, tires and other bulky items. Materials from business, commercial, non-profit, and government organizations are also prohibited.

Just a reminder: Keep in mind that source reduction is the best way to reduce waste to the landfill. If appropriate, buy only what you need and use it all up. Because of the need for cost savings, in the future DOH may have to limit the quantity per household or types of material we can collect. So, please practice source reduction so you won't have to come back!

For more information on these events or other activities, please call the Saint Louis County Department of Health Recycling Hotline at (314) 286-9200, or check out "Special Events" on our web site at www.stlouisco.com/doh/environ/recycler/waste_mg.html.

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