By Lucas Wright, Hoodline
A household hazardous waste drop-off event will take place on June 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Portal Park, 805 NW Evergreen Way in Estacada.
The event is free and provides residents with a way to safely dispose of hazardous materials, according to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
A household hazardous waste drop-off event will be held in Estacada to allow residents to safely dispose of items such as paints, stains, cleaning products, motor oil, antifreeze, propane tanks, and fluorescent light bulbs.
The goal is to prevent these materials from entering landfills, storm drains, or wastewater systems.
Steven Chang, a materials management specialist at Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, said, “By collecting and managing household waste safely, we help protect community health and the environment.” Ellie White, outreach and engagement coordinator at the City of Estacada, said, “We’re excited to host this event again in Estacada.”
Each household can bring up to 35 gallons of waste in containers no larger than 5 gallons. Drums and plastic bags are not allowed. Items should stay in their original, sealed containers and be clearly labeled, especially if unmarked. Free digital thermometers will be given to anyone turning in mercury thermometers. For a list of accepted items and how to prepare them, visit the city’s event page. For questions, contact Steven Chang at Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (steven.chang@deq.oregon.gov, 971-803-2493) or the City of Estacada (info@cityofestacada.org, 503-630-8270).
This article appeared in Hoodline and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
This work is being led by RARE AmeriCorps member Ellie White.