Oklahoma City residents will need to temporarily adjust their plans for disposing of hazardous household waste. The city's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is scheduled to close this on Sept. 26, for routine maintenance. Inconvenienced householders, take note: services are expected swiftly to resume on the following day, Sept. 27., as reported by the City of Oklahoma City's official website.
Accustomed to accepting a variety of risky refuse, the facility at 1621 S Portland Ave. serves as a safe disposal point for items like gasoline, automotive fluids, and batteries, in addition to pesticides, weed killers, pool chemicals, and paint-related products. "The center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.," the City's announcement informs residents.
Operated by the Storm Water Quality Division of the Public Works Department, the collection center offers an essential service as part of the city's environmental management efforts. For those unsure about what qualifies as hazardous, the facility's webpage provides a comprehensive list of accepted materials and further useful information for safe disposal practices.
To learn more or address any questions before planning a visit to drop off household hazardous waste, citizens can call the center at (405) 682-7038.
