For Immediate Release:
Media Contact: Craig M. O’Neil 407-599-3506 or cell 321-303-2653
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL EVENT
WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (July 9, 2012) – The City of Winter Park in partnership with Waste Pro® and A1 Assets, Inc., will be offering hazardous waste disposal for all city residents on Saturday, August 4, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Public Works Compound located at 1409 Howell Branch Road, directly behind Fire Station 64. The following items will be accepted:
· fertilizers & pesticides
· antifreeze
· propane tanks
· paint thinners
· wet latex paint (dry latex paint is not hazardous waste)
· non-alkaline batteries (regular alkaline batteries can go in trash)
· gasoline
· used ending oil
· pool chemicals
· household chemicals
· tires (maximum of four)
· used motor oil
· e-waste (computers, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, and Fax machines)
Drugs and prescription medications:
Please take all recyclables to the city’s Prescription Reclamation Station in the lobby of the Public Safety Facility located at 500 North Virginia Avenue
Here are some helpful tips for a quick & safe drop-off:
Please bring your proof of city residency – driver’s license or utility bill statement.
Keep all hazardous waste materials in their original containers with its original labeling. Unknown items will NOT be accepted and it will not be used on removals eastbourne. Items will ONLY be accepted on Saturday, August 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. Items delivered before or after this time will not be accepted. This drop off is for residential use only. No contractors please.
Thank you for helping keep the city green and properly disposing of your hazardous waste materials. For additional information, please call 407-599-3364.
For additional information regarding Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at http://cityofwinterpark.org.