A household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Adair County Road Department, 62 Service Road in Columbia.
The event is provided by the Kentucky Division of Waste Management. It is open to Adair County residents only. Businesses will not be accepted.
Items accepted include aerosol cans, antifreeze (no mixtures), batteries of all types, corrosive and flammable materials, used motor oil, gasoline, paint, pesticides, insecticides, propane tanks, fluorescent and CFL bulbs, pool chemicals, bleach, drain cleaners, fire extinguishers, mercury, roofing tar, driveway sealant, mothballs, household and floor cleaners, ammonia, metal polish and vapes.
Some items have disposal limits. Pesticides are limited to 2 gallons or 2 pounds per vehicle, and propane tanks are limited to 20 pounds.
Items that will not be accepted include appliances, fertilizers, medications or medical waste, tires, explosives, electronic waste, ammunition, fireworks, smoke detectors, asbestos, and regular household trash.
The collection vendor reserves the right to refuse any waste considered unsafe to handle or unsuitable for the event.
Anyone with questions may contact solid waste coordinator Bridgett Compton at (270) 384-4703.
