Some everyday items when disposed of improperly harm the quality of drinking water and cause other environmental damage. Keep your water supply safe and healthful— take a moment to gather your household hazardous waste and put it in its place.

2011 upcoming roundups:

Florence
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 • 12-5  &  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 • 8-2
at the FLORENCE TRANSFER SITE, 2820 N. Rhododendron Drive
Sponsored by Lane County and the City of Florence, Call 541-997-8237 For More Information

Veneta
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 8-2
at the Lane County Roads Department Shops, 25398 Jeans Road
Sponsored by Lane County and the City of Veneta

We Can Accept:
• Paint
• Household cleaners
• Lawn and garden chemicals,
• Car care products
• Arts and crafts products
• Other household hazardous waste

Limit is 35 gallons of waste in total from each household. Check labels for words like flammable, corrosive, poison, caution, and danger. For your safety it is always best to carry these items in a separate compartment(like the trunk of your car) with secured lids to eliminate spills in transport.

We Can't Accept:
• Empty containers
• Drums
• Radioactive waste
• Asbestos
• Explosives or electronics

For information about disposal of radioactive waste, asbestos and explosives, call Lane County Waste Management Division at 541-682-3828. Up to seven (7) Covered Electronic Devices, CEDs. Can be recycled for free at any one time at these 5 Lane County Transfer Stations; Glenwood, Cottage Grove, Florence, Veneta, and Vida during normal operating hours. Also, Lane County accepts sharps, oil, antifreeze and batteries of all types year-round at all refuse disposal sites.

NOTE: residential waste only—no commercial waste will be accepted.