SEIRD Will Dispose Of Your Hazardous Waste

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 7:29 AM

(Undated) – The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD) announces the summer dates and times for its free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal across their seven-county district of Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland Counties in Indiana.

When improperly disposed of, HHW can create potential risks to people and the environment including ground and water supplies. HHW materials are considered household cleaners; enamel-based paints and stains (no latex or latex/enamel mixed products accepted); pesticides; insecticides; automotive products such as oil and antifreeze; arts & crafts-related solvents and thinners; florescent tubes and bulbs; and more. A complete list of accepted HHW products can be found on the SEIRD website at www.siswd.com. Only products with their original labels attached can be accepted.

SEIRD’s summer HHW quarterly collections are as follows:

Sat., July 14, 2012

Franklin Co.

Location:
SEIRD Franklin Co. Recycle Center
9076 Landfill Dr., Metamora
Time: 8am-10am

Ripley Co.
Location:
SEIRD Ripley Co. Recycle Center
2710 Hasmer Hill Road, Osgood
Time: 11am-1pm

Sat., July 21, 2012

Jennings Co.

Location:
SEIRD Jennings Co. Recycle Center
4800 State Rd. #3, North Vernon
Time: 8am-10am

Scott Co.
Location:
SEIRD Scott Co. Recycle Center
4689 Double or North Rd., Scottsburg
Time: 11am-1pm

Sat., Aug. 11, 2012

Switzerland and Ohio Counties
Location:
SEIRD Switzerland/Ohio Recycle Center
19 McCreary Ridge Rd., East Enterprise
Time: 8am-10am

Year around

Jefferson Co. and all SEIRD serviced counties
Location:
SEIRD Jefferson County Recycle Center
Jefferson Proving Grounds
6556 Shun Pike Rd. #534, Madison
Time: Mon.-Fri. 7am-3pm

Residents within SIERD’s seven-county district can dispose of HHW at the Jefferson County Recycle Center on 6556 North Shun Pike Rd., JPG #534 year around during the hours of Mon.-Fri. 7am-3pm.

For more information on SEIRD’s services and educational opportunities, log on to www.siswd or contact Kendal Miller at 812-574-4080 or through kendal@siswd.com. Southeastern Indiana Solid Recycling District is on Facebook and Twitter at SISWD.