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Kirksville Public Works plans household hazardous waste drop-off day

KTVO · last updated

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — If you have any hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of, the City of Kirksville can help.

The household hazardous waste drop-off for city residents will be held Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Complex.

To schedule an appointment, call 660-627-1291.

If you try to drop off something without an appointment, you will be denied.

Household hazardous waste includes leftover products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients.

Positive and negative battery terminals must be covered with masking tape.

The following items will not be accepted:

  • Commercial hazardous waste

  • Latex paint

  • Syringes

  • Items containing mercury

  • Knives

  • Electronics

  • Computer batteries

  • Containers over five gallons

  • Cylinder items such as fire extinguishers, freon, helium, and propane bottles.

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