Did you know that many of the products we buy contain harmful chemicals? These chemicals can harm you and your family and can pollute the environment if carelessly tossed out. Protect yourself and your community by properly disposing of these materials at Allen County Solid Waste Management District’s: Click here for more information.
Tox-Away Day
Saturday, Sept. 12th
9 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
International Truck and Engine Parking Lot
2911 Meyer Road, Fort Wayne
Items Accepted
Household Cleaners
Health and Beauty Products
Household Batteries
Lead-Acid Batteries
Pesticides/Herbicides
Rodent Killers
Fertilizers
Automotive Products
Propane Tanks
Oil-Based Paint and Supplies
Pool Chemicals
Mercury/Mercury Containing Items
Fire Extinguishers
Items NOT Accepted
Latex Paint
(Water-Based Paint can be air-dried and then placed in the trash)
Radioactive Material
Infectious Waste
Industrial Hazardous Waste
Steel Drums
Explosives
Electronic Equipment
Appliances
FEES:
$5.00 for up to 10 gallons of liquid waste or 50 pounds of dry waste
$1.00 for each additional gallon of liquid waste or 5 pounds of dry waste
(Additional $25.00 service fee if more than 10 gallons of motor oil)
$0.50 per Fluorescent bulb
$1.00 per car battery
Propane Tanks (limit 3) $3.00 for each propane tank
GUIDELINES:
Open to ALLEN COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
DO NOT mix products or remove labels
Leave all products in their original containers
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