Nicole Jackson, Public Information Officer
(407) 254-9682/Cell: (407) 399-1472 or Nicole.Jackson@ocfl.net
10 July 2014
Orange County, FL – Orange County Utilities invites eligible Orange County residents* to its Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Community Collection Event on Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hunter’s Creek Middle School located at 13400 Town Loop Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32837. Participants will have the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous and electronic waste – free of charge.
The following items will be accepted:
| Paint |
Pool chemicals |
Stereos |
| Cooking oil |
Vehicle batteries |
Televisions |
| Flammable liquids |
Drain cleaners |
Computers |
| Cleaning fluids |
Brake fluids & antifreeze |
Telephones |
| Pesticides |
Propane tanks (20-lb. max) |
DVD players |
Participants are prohibited from bringing biologically active materials, radioactive materials, explosives, tires, or ammunition.
*Eligible participants include residents of unincorporated Orange County and the cities of Apopka, Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere, and Winter Garden only. Proof of residency is required.
For more information, please call the Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Hotline at 407-836-6601, visit us online at www.ocfl.net/HHW, or send an email to Solid.Waste@ocfl.net.
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About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its citizens and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world famous theme parks, the nation’s second largest convention center, and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners including the Mayor who is elected countywide. For more information please visit www.OCFL.net or go to the Orange County facebook and twitter pages.