Hazardous Waste Collection event in Great Falls fills entire semi trailer

City of Great Falls - Local Government

UPDATE:

The City of Great Falls shared just how the Hazardous Waste Collection event went over, saying they filled an entire semi trailer with what was turned in.

Some items received include 330 gallons of flammable pesticide liquids, 500 gallons of high BTU blendable liquids and 16 cubic yards of paint related material.

People also turned in 55 gallons of organic/inorganic acids and 20 lithium ion batteries.

"We are excited to see the community response to our first collection event and plan to offer more in the future," stated Nate Besich, Environmental Division Supervisor. "Providing a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of materials helps to reduce the amount that ends up in the landfill or is improperly disposed of, which can have harmful consequences for the environment and public health."

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is coming up on Saturday, April 15 in Great Falls.

The City of Great Falls Public Works Environmental Division is partnering with Veolia North America to host the event.

According to the City, residents can bring in everything from antifreeze, gasoline, lighter fluid, paint thinner, road flares, shellac, fertilizer, pesticides, furniture polish, insect spray, cleaners, disinfectants, hair remover, nail polish and more.

You can bring things to the event from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Great Falls Police Department at 112 1st St S.

The goal of the event is to make sure household hazardous waste is disposed of in a safe and compliant way.

The City of Great Falls provided this information on Veolia North America:

Veolia North America can recycle or reuse 60% to 70% of the materials brought in. For materials that can't be recycled or reused in the conventional sense, they work to find alternative options. For example, they are able to bulk up the paint they collect, fill a tanker truck with the liquid and beneficially reuse it as a replacement fuel in place of coal at a cement kiln.

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