More than 600 Oklahoma City residents dropped off 264,565 pounds of ammunition, medicine, computers and tires during the City’s annual special collection day held on April 1.
This was the largest collection in the event’s 28-year history. Residents dropped off 743 pounds of ammunition, 400 pounds of medications, 14,628 pounds of computers and 248,794 pounds of tires.
“Our staff and community partners are key in making this event successful,” said Environmental Protection Superintendent Derek Johnson. “Annually tires are our largest waste received.”
Oklahoma City works with the Department of Environmental Quality to develop environmentally friendly tire disposal options. The Oklahoma City Police Department and Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics provide disposal of ammunition and medications through incineration. Sensitive computer parts are shredded, and any precious metals and recyclables are recovered.
Oklahoma City residents are encouraged to start saving their hazardous waste for next year’s event, which typically happens on the first Saturday in April.
Residents needing to dispose of a variety of household hazardous waste including gasoline, automotive fluids, batteries, pesticides, weed killers, swimming pool chemicals and paint-related products can drop them off at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S Portland Ave. 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. Bring your water bill as proof of residency.
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is operated by the Stormwater Quality Division of the Public Works Department. Visit okc.gov for a list of materials the facility accepts. For more information, call (405) 682-7038.
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