Household hazardous waste drop set for May 12

Erie County residents can dispose of hazardous household products from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Erie Community College North Campus, corner of Wehrle Drive and and Youngs Road.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day allows for the following wastes to be disposed for free.
  
      Pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals - limit two gallons / 20
pounds.
  
      Oil-based paints (no Latex), spray cans - limit 10 gallons.
  
      Paint thinners, stripper and solvents - limit two gallons
  
      Batteries - lead acid car and rechargeable.
  
      Oil, antifreeze, gasoline, kerosene - limit 10 gallons
  
      Mercury - thermometers, thermostats, elemental.
  No commercial or industrial waste or computers will be accepted.
  For information, e-mail drbarry15@erie.gov or call 633-0617.
  The next collection will be at ECC South on June 16.