Tuscaloosa, Nucor To Host Hazardous Waste Disposal Day In June

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The City of Tuscaloosa, along with Nucor Steel, will host the 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. until noon at its Public Safety Logistics building located at 3311 Reese Phifer Avenue.

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The city says items dropped off will either be neutralized and recycled into new products or safely and properly disposed, before mentioning examples such as: household cleaners, automotive fluids, paint/paint thinner, herbicides, pool chemicals, batteries, propane tanks, antifreeze, pesticides, oil or gasoline, light bulbs, and lawn chemicals/fertilizers.

What's more, the city also said tires, medical waste, electronics, and non-residential or out-of-county wastes will not be accepted, as the event is only open to residents of Tuscaloosa County. Commercial businesses and non-profit organizations are not included.

The event will feature a contactless drive-thru, with participants asked to stay in their vehicle while city staff members unload their items.

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