Wentzville Trash & Recycling Guide - The City of Wentzville | Missouri
Wentzville Trash & Recycling Guide - The City of Wentzville | Missouri
Wentzville Trash & Recycling Guide - The City of Wentzville | Missouri
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Household Hazardous Waste<br />
Many common household products contain hazardous substances.<br />
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) are products that catch on fire, react<br />
with other substances, explode under certain conditions, are corrosive, or<br />
poisonous. Among the most common are:<br />
Pesticides Paints Varnishes<br />
Solvents Paint Thinners Cleaners<br />
Hobby Chemicals Pool Chemicals Poisons<br />
Look for the words “WARNING” or “DANGER” on<br />
the label.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se items should not be poured down the drain or down sewers!<br />
For FREE, motor oil, antifreeze, transmission and hydraulic fluid can be<br />
dropped <strong>of</strong>f at Recycle Works West, 2110 E. Pitman Avenue here in<br />
<strong>Wentzville</strong>.<br />
For all other HHW, residents can participate (for free) in St. Charles<br />
County’s Chemical Collection program. Visit www.scchealth.org/es or call<br />
(636) 949-7415 for details.<br />
Items allowed in the trash:<br />
• Those labeled “CAUTION”<br />
• Paint that has solidified<br />
Help make your home healthier by:<br />
• Purchase less toxic products marked “CAUTION” instead <strong>of</strong> those<br />
that say “WARNING” or “DANGER”<br />
• Follow directions <strong>of</strong> the label for use and disposal<br />
• Use up the entire chemical before discarding it, or share unused<br />
products with others rather than discarding them.<br />
• Get less toxic recipes at www.scchealth.org/es<br />
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