Andrew Galliano Sr.
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October 21, 2010Saturday, Nov. 6, is being designated Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day in Lafourche Parish.
Between 8 a.m. and noon, residents can drop materials at the South Lafourche Library (and Galliano Government Complex, at 16214 E. Main St. in Galliano.
Parish officials stressed the event is a residential collection only; items generated by commercial businesses are strictly prohibited and will not be accepted.
To trash items, residents will be required to show proof of residency in Lafourche – a current month water or electric bill is acceptable.
Among collectible items are:
• Household products – oven cleaners, corrosive cleaners, cleaning solvents, toilet and drain cleaners, bleach, degreasers, disinfectants, polishes, aerosol cans, cooking oil, glue, mothballs and pool chemicals.
• Paints – oil-based and latex paints, stains and varnishes, paint thinners, turpentine, wood preservatives and arsenic.
• Electronic equipment – televisions, stereos, computers, copiers, cell phones, fax machines and ink cartridges.
• Automotive products – automobile tires, used oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, diesel and oil and fuel filters.
• Lawn and garden products – herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilizer and bug sprays.
• Batteries – NiCad, lead acid, alkaline and rechargeable.
• Flammables – propane tanks and lighter fluid.
• Miscellaneous – acids, metallic mercury, fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs.
Items that will not be accepted include ammunition, explosives, fireworks, fire extinguishers, appliances, furniture, power tools, radioactive devices (smoke/fire detectors), large gas cylinders (such as helium, Freon or acetylene), Styrofoam, construction or demolition debris, school lab waste and liquids in containers larger than five gallons.
For more information on collections, call (985) 573-7603.
