Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday

Johns Creek residents can finally get rid of old bottles of pesticide and other toxic products around the home in a way that's guilt-free and free of charge.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the and Keep North Fulton Beautiful are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Medlock Bridge Shopping Center, 6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway.

"A lot of people hang on to toxic liquids and material because they don't want to throw them away and have them end up in a landfill," said James Swope, Johns Creek Solid Waste manager. "This gives them an opportunity to dispose of toxic waste, such as cleaning supplies, paint products or items containing mercury, in an environmentally sound manner."

Materials accepted are:

• Paints
• Solvents and cleaners
• Aerosols
• Herbicides and pesticides
• Motor oil and anti-freeze
• Mercury
• Batteries
• TVs and electronics
• Propane cylinders with functioning valves
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke detectors

The program cannot accept medical waste or needles, ammunition, pharmaceuticals, or trash and non-hazardous items.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Only 10 gallons of paint per household can be accepted. Because of the potential volume of hazardous waste and affiliated costs, the event is limited to Johns Creek residents.

Register at www.KeepJohnsCreekBeautiful.org. For more information, call 770-551-7766 or email info@keepjohnscreekbeautiful.org.