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June 16, 2009

City to collect household pollutants Saturday

Muskogee residents can clean out surplus pesticides, oil-based paints and other potential pollutants at an event Saturday by the Muskogee Public Works Department’s Stormwater Division.

Tires, except tractor and large implement tires also will be accepted if they are not mounted on rims.

Residents must show a current city water bill receipt to participate, said Francie Martin, event coordinator.

The city will properly dispose of the items to protect area water supplies and enhance home safety, Martin said.

Acceptable materials include pesticides, leftover oil-based paints, used motor oil, solvents, cleaners, acids, poisons, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs and all types of batteries.

Products should be kept in their original containers if possible. Up to three computers or TV sets per household also will be accepted for recycling.

Ordinary household trash or appliances are not allowed.

Also prohibited are pressurized gas cylinders, medical wastes, pharmaceuticals, ammunition or other explosives, containers of unknown substances. No waste from commercial businesses or agricultural sources are allowed.



If you go



What: Household pollutant collection event.

Where: Muskogee Fairgrounds, 1444 S. Cherokee.

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

Who: Muskogee residents (Must show recent water bill and drivers license).

Info: 684-6340.

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