City to collect ammunition, computers and tires at State Fairgrounds event October 13

(October 8, 2007) - The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility will host a special collection for ammunition, computers and tires from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at the State Fairgrounds.

The collection is open to Oklahoma City residents only.  Recyclers must bring their current Oklahoma City water bill stub to prove residency.

The drop off site will be on the south side of the Fairgrounds, east of the arena.  Enter the Fairgrounds on Gordon Cooper Boulevard, Gate 5 from north May.

Wheels, rims and oversize tires such as equipment or farm implement tires will not be accepted.

“Our goal is to collect more than 100,000 pounds of hazardous waste during this half-day event.  People are concerned about the adverse effects these products can pose on the environment and they seem intent on disposing of them properly,” said Event Coordinator Lyndel Gibson.

Businesses wanting to recycle hazardous waste should contact the Department of Environmental Quality at 405-702-5100.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at SW 15 & Portland accepts a wide variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round.  The type of products accepted at the facility includes gasoline, automotive fluids, batteries, pesticides, weed killers, swimming pool chemicals and paint-related products.

The Facility is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays.  Waste is accepted from residents of Oklahoma City, The Village, Yukon, Tinker Air Force Base and Edmond.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is operated by the Stormwater Quality Division of the Public Works Department.  Visit www.okc.gov for a complete list of materials the facility accepts.  For more information, call 682-7038.