City to collect ammunition, computers and tires at State Fairgrounds event May 10

(April 23, 2008) - 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, May 10 at the State Fairgrounds.

“Ammo and tires are items we can’t accept at the facility itself,” said manager Lyndel Gibson.  “But we know citizens have these items to dispose of and we want to help them do that in a safe, responsible way.”

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

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

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

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 1621 S Portland accepts a variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round.  Products accepted include gasoline and other automotive fluids, batteries, pesticides, weed killers, computer equipment, CFL and fluorescent light bulbs, pool chemicals and paint-related products.

The facility is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday - 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, Shawnee 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.