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The Intermunicipal Relations Committee will hold its annual household hazardous waste collection from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Preregistration is required. Go to www.irc
environment.org. There is no charge to register.
There will be a base charge of $15 per car trunkload with an additional charge of 50 cents per pound for all latex and oil paints, payable at the event by cash or check.
Beside paint, only the following items will be accepted:
— Fluorescent bulbs and tubes.
— Mercury containing items (such as smoke detectors/thermostats).
— Lead acid batteries.
— Automotive fluids (used motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters, etc.).
— Pesticides and fertilizers.
— Flammables and corrosives, such as paint thinner and drain cleaner.
— Spray paint and other aerosol cans.
No medication, alkaline batteries, electronics or tires will be accepted.
Those attending should stay in their vehicle at all times, wear a facemask when speaking with staff and place materials to be recycled in the trunk or truck bed to provide adequate social distancing.
Volunteers are needed on both days. For more information, visit www.ircenvironment.org or to volunteer, call 942-7472 or email education@irc
environment.org.