Clarke County EMA to hold a household hazardous waste day

The Clarke County Emergency Management Agency is giving residents the opportunity to discard hazardous waste items they may have in their household, by holding a Household Hazardous Waste Day.

On Saturday, October 17, from 8am to 12 pm, Clarke County residents will be able to drop off any unused household hazardous waste at the Clarke County EMA building, located at 642 South Archusa Avenue. Some of the items that will be accepted as household hazardous waste are paint, batteries, cleaners, and aerosols. For more information on Clarke County’s household hazardous waste day, and items that will be accepted, you can call 800-689-5656.