perry logoThe City of Perry is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event this weekend and everyone’s invited to take part.

The potentially dangerous items can be dropped off free of charge between 9am and noon Saturday at the police and fire station parking lot at 908 Willis Avenue.

Items that will be accepted include Aerosol Cleaners/Paints, Acids/Bases, Antifreeze, Batteries (only rechargeable), Cell Phones Cleaners, Fertilizers, Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs), Floor Care Products, Glues, Gasoline and Kerosene, Motor Oil (used), Oil Filters (used), Oven Cleaner, Oil Based Paint, Petroleum-Based Adhesives, Pesticides, Poison, Pool Chemicals, Roofing Tar, Rust Removers, Shellac, Stains, Varnishes, Thermostats, Thermometers (mercury), Vegetable Oil, Weed Killers and Windshield Fluid.

However, things like ammunition, asbestos, electronics, explosives, fire extinguishers, medications, propane tanks and radioactive materials will not be accepted.

Anyone who has questions can call City Hall at 465-2481.

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