Parke County Tox-Away Day set Saturday, Sept. 17

ROCKVILLE — West Central Solid Waste District will sponsor a Tox-Away Day, rain or shine, on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Parke County Fairgrounds.

While held in Parke County, the event is also open to Putnam County residents.

Tox-Away Days are opportunities to recycle or safely dispose of household hazardous waste such as appliances, tires, electronics, chemicals and unwanted medication for free or a reduced rate.

Attendees may dispose of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and other such waste in containers up to five gallons, but not in drums.

With electronics, there is a $20 fee for disposing of a TV of any size.

Car or light truck tires are accepted free for the first six, with $2 for each additional tire up to 12 total. Quartered tractor tires are free for the first two, then $5 for each additional one. WCSWD will pay $65 of the $90 fee for whole tractor tires over 54 inches (farmers pay $25 per whole tire).

Latex paint is not accepted at Tox-Away Days, as it is water-based and not hazardous.

To avoid congestion and interfering with set-up, attendees are asked not to arrive before 7:45 a.m. Earlier times tend to be busier.

Attendees should remain in their vehicle at all times, while personnel will unload items in a drive-through environment. Small or mixed items should be visible in a box or container for easy identification and safe handling.

Regulations prohibit the collection of hazardous wastes from businesses, churches, schools and nonprofits.

For a more complete list of accepted and unaccepted items, visit WCSWD’s Facebook page or its website at www.westcentralswd.com, or call the office at 653-2150.