STARKE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
LOCATION: RECYCLE CENTER, 3835 E. 250 N. STE.B, KNOX, IN 46534
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022- 8:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. CDT
TELEVISIONS: $25.00 PER SET
APPLIANCES: UNLIMITED FREE
COMPUTERS: LIMIT 1 MONITOR FREE, UNLIMITED CPU, KEYBOARDS, PRINTERS
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
SHARPS MUST BE IN CONTAINERS
MEDICATIONS: *NO NARCOTICS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES *THESE CAN BE DISPOSED AT THE COUNTY SHERIFFS & POLICE DEPT DROP OFF BINS
Household Hazardous Waste are unwanted products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients that require special care upon disposal. The district sponsors the collection event so that Starke County residents can safely dispose of these materials.
ACCEPTABLE HAZARDOUS WASTE:
Oil/ Oil Filters
Batteries-Household/Batteries, rechargeable/lead-acid
Mercury/ Thermometers/ Thermostats
Pet spray and dip/ Flea collars
Poisons
Pesticides/Herbicides / Fungicides/ Insecticides
Chemicals/ Ammonia
Oil-Based Paints/ Solvents/ Thinners
Cleaners
Insecticide and insect repellent
Waste Fuels/ Old Gasoline/ Antifreeze
Fluorescent Tubes/ CFL’s
Aerosols
*Medications/Sharps
Pool Supplies
Adhesives and glues/ Unknowns
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED FROM RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS IN UNLIMITED QUANTITIES MUST BE HOUSEHOLD ONLY AND NOT INCLUDE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL WASTE.
SMALL BUSINESS CESQU/FARMS- HAZARDOUS WASTE LIMIT OF 100 POUNDS.
NO LATEX PAINT; LATEX PAINT IS NOT ACCEPTED AS IT’S NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE. TO DISPOSE OF LATEX PAINTS, ALLOW THE PAINT TO DRY OUT; EITHER BY REMOVING THE LID OR ADDING KITTY LITTER; ONCE DRY PAINT CAN BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH YOUR WASTE HAULER.
NOT ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT: NO TIRES, NO RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE,
NO FURNITURE, NO CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
*NO RECYCLABLES ACCEPTED DURING THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT
ITEMS ACCEPTED ONLY DURING EVENT TIMES. NO EXCEPTIONS.
EVENT FOR STARKE COUNTY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (574)772-4401
