Hazardous Waste Collection Returns To East County March 15





st/hazard.pr      97-64                Contact:  Aron Trombka, (301) 217-2770


HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION 
RETURNS TO EAST COUNTY MARCH 15           For Immediate Release:  March 5, 1997

     Montgomery County's mobile household hazardous waste collection program
is coming to the eastern county on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
The collection will be held at the Briggs Chaney Park and Ride lot, at the
intersection of Briggs Chaney Road and Gateshead Manor Road.
     Sponsored by the County's Department of Public Works and
Transportation's Division of Solid Waste Services, the program allows
residents to safely dispose of toxic, flammable and corrosive materials they
have stored in their homes.
     Materials which are accepted for collection include pesticides,
herbicides, oil-based paints, paint thinners, solvents, used motor oils,
antifreeze and unwanted fuels.  Additional items accepted include swimming
pool chemicals, photographic chemicals, brake fluid, car batteries, button
batteries and household alkaline batteries.
     Hazardous materials which are not accepted include commercial,
industrial or medical wastes, radioactive materials and asbestos.
     All materials collected will be transported to and processed at a
federally-approved hazardous materials recycling or disposal facility.
     Residents are encouraged to reduce the amount of hazardous waste they
generate by substituting non-toxic or less toxic products.  They are also
urged to purchase only the amount of a product that they will be able to use
or store safely, and to share excess materials with friends and neighbors.
     For more information or to receive a free brochure with a collection
schedule and tips on proper handling and disposal of household hazardous waste
materials, call the County's Division of Solid Waste Services at 217-2770.

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