Vanderburgh County Tox Away Day Coming Saturday September 14th

Vanderburgh County residents have the opportunity this weekend to dispose of some of the things laying around the house that your just unsure what to do with. The Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District will host the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program - also known as "Tox Away" Day. The day offers residents an opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals. The disposal event will take place at the Evansville Civic Center this Saturday, September 14th from 9am - 1pm. If you're wondering what you can and cannot dispose of a the event, Evansvillegov.org has provided a list.

The following waste items will be accepted at the event:

Motor Oil & Filters
Oil Based Paint
Automotive Batteries & Fluids
Solvents & Thinners
Gasoline
Antifreeze
Household Batteries
Pesticides & Herbicides
Thermometers/Mercury
Aerosol Cans
Household Cleaners
Glues & Adhesives
Photographic Chemicals
Pool Chemicals
Fluorescent Bulbs
Pharmaceuticals

and these items are not allowed:

Commercial Waste
Infectious Waste
Industrial Waste
Radioactive Waste
Explosives/Ammunition
Appliances
Pressurized Containers
Fire Extinguishers
Gas Cylinders
Appliances
Electronics
Tires
Latex Paint(can be thrown away in regular trash when it is hard - air dry or add kitty litter or sawdust to solidify)