Hazardous Waste Day set for Oct. 24

PONCA CITY —  Household Hazardous Waste Day is set for 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the north parking lot at the Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery, near South Avenue and Oak Street. Residents should enter from Oak Street.

The event, a partnership between the City of Ponca City and Phillips 66, provides an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous materials, which 

helps keep potentially harmful materials out of regular household trash, local waterways and the environment while giving residents a convenient way to dispose of items responsibly. The event also will accept unused or expired medications for safe disposal.

Residents may bring the following household materials:

 Used oils and filters ― no drums

 Antifreeze

 Car batteries

 Old paint

 Solvents

 Pool chemicals

 Household cleaners

 Pesticides and herbicides

 Fertilizers

 Wood preservatives

 Drain cleaners

 Electronics, including televisions and personal computers

 Rechargeable batteries

 Ammunition

 Medications

For safety reasons, the following items will not be accepted:

 Medical waste

 Radioactive materials

 Compressed gas cylinders

 Commercial waste

 Tires

 Kitchen appliances

 Containers larger than 5 gallons

 Explosives

 Hypodermic needles

 Dynamite

The collection is for residential waste only. Commercial disposal is not allowed.

Residents are encouraged to gather eligible household materials now and plan to bring them to the collection site during the event. For more information about Household Hazardous Waste Day, call 580-767-0411.

The City of Ponca City and Phillips 66 encourage community members to take advantage of this opportunity to support a safer, cleaner community through responsible household waste disposal.