October 17
The Justice Center is located at the corner of East Lee Highway and Sugarlimb Road.
SATURDAY October 17 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Loudon County Justice Center
Questions call
865-988-7558
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What: A one day collection event for household hazardous waste When: October 17 2015 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Loudon County Justice Center Who: All Tennessee Residents Cost: None Why: Many household products contain chemicals that are classified as toxic, flammable, reactive, corrosive, or oxidizing. If they’re not disposed of properly, these chemicals could injure sanitation workers or pollute the environment. This event gives Tennessee residents the opportunity to rid their homes of hazardous waste safely. Questions: Loudon County Conv. Center (865)988-7558
SPONSORS: Loudon County Government Loudon County Solid Waste Commission Keep Loudon County Beautiful – stoplitter@loudoncounty-tn.gov Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Guidelines for Disposal:
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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS AUTOMOTIVE AND MARINE PRODUCT: Fuel and oil additives Grease and rust solvents, naval jelly Carburetor and fuel injector cleaners Starter fluids Body putty Antifreeze Gasoline HOME MAINTENANCE / IMPROVEMENT: PRODUCTS: Used strippers and thinners Adhesives Driveway sealant Roofing tar Wallpaper remover HOME LAWN AND GARDEN PRODUCTS: Pesticides Fertilizers Wood preservatives MISCELLANEOUS: Rechargeable batteries Pool chemicals Photo processing Medicine / drugs Aerosols / compressed gas Mercury thermostats and thermometers Fluorescent tubes
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UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS MEDICAL / BIOLOGICAL: Needles and sharps Infectious waste Dead animals Any waste from a doctor’s office, clinic, or veterinarian’s office EXPLOSIVES / AMMUNITION: Fireworks Military ordnance Gun powder Ammunition RADIOACTIVES: Smoke detectors Radium paint BUSINESS / INSTITUTIONAL WASTE: No business, large or small No colleges or universities No schools No hospitals No home improvement or painting contractors No agribusiness MISCELLANEOUS: Empty containers of any kind Automotive gas tanks Laboratory chemicals Paint (see below) Electronics (see below)
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Recyclables Remember…. · Small amounts of latex paint can be dried up and thrown away in your garbage. · Alkaline batteries should be thrown away in the garbage. · Used oil, anti-freeze, and lead-acid batteries are currently recycled free of charge at the Matlock Bend Landfill and at the convenience centers in Loudon, Lenoir City and Greenback. Take advantage of this service all year round. · Oil- based and latex paints, stains and varnishes can be taken to Lenoir City Convenience Center 865-988-7558 (500 Halls Ferry Road) any Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Electronics can be taken to any Loudon County Convenience Center.
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