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‘Go Green’ with Proper Disposal of Household Chemicals at 3 County Sites
‘Go Green’ with Proper Disposal of Household Chemicals at 3 County Sites
The Saint Louis County Department of Health is sponsoring three free events for Saint Louis County residents to drop off unwanted household chemicals this fall.
“Many residents are unsure about what to do with leftover household chemicals. By bringing these materials to our events, residents can be assured that they will be disposed of safely and pose no harm to themselves, their families, or the environment,” said Dr. Dolores J. Gunn, Director of the Saint Louis County Department of Health.
For the twelfth year in a row, the County Health Department is offering an environmentally safe alternative for household chemical disposal through its fall household chemical collection events. The drop-off events will be held on three Saturdays: October 17th, November 14th, and November 21st. The events are free and open to all Saint Louis County residents. They will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., regardless of weather. Directions and event maps can be found at www.RecycleSaintLouis.com.
Saturday, Oct 17: South County Center (formerly Westfield Shoppingtown (The event will be held south of the Dillard’s and Sears stores. Enter from Lemay Ferry Road just south of South Lindbergh Boulevard.)
Saturday, Nov. 14: The Town and Country Campus of Westminster Christian Academy (The campus south of Highway 40 – NOT the Ladue Road campus!)
800 Maryville Centre Drive (The campus is located just south of Highway 40. From westbound Highway 40, exit at Maryville Centre Drive and turn left.)
Saturday, Nov. 21 St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley Campus (Enter the campus from Pershall Road just east of the I-270 and Elizabeth Avenue exit. Follow the event signs to the drop-off location.)
Dr. Gunn added that the household chemical collection program is very popular with residents. The handling of chemical products often requires special disposal and recycling methods, and residents should always ensure that such chemicals are properly disposed of. However, even more important than recycling old household chemicals is to reduce the amount of waste generated.
“We recommend that residents avoid creating excess materials in the first place,” said Laura Yates, Environmental Supervisor. “Consumers should buy only what they need and they should use products up entirely.”
The cost for the household chemical events is covered by the Saint Louis County landfill surcharge fund. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or tax bill, will be required.
For more information, please call the Department of Health at (314) 615-4130 or visit their website at www.RecycleSaintLouis.com.
