The city of Perry will host its annual collection of household hazardous waste Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of the Perry Pubic Safety building at 908 Willis Ave.
The following items will be accepted:
antifreeze
batteries (only rechargeable)
cleaners
fertilizers
fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
glues
gasoline and kerosene
motor oil (used)
oil filters (used)
oil-based paint
pesticides
poison
pool chemicals
varnishes
roofing tar
mercury thermometers
stains
vegetable oil
weed killers
windshield fluid
The following items will not be accepted:
ammunition
asbestos
electronics
explosives
fire extinguishers
latex paint
medications
propane tanks
radioactive materials
The city also hosts its annual used tire collection Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Perry Recycle Center at 14325 Ivy Place.
There will be no charge to residents to dispose of up to five car tires. A fee of $1 will be charged to dispose of each additional car tire.
The disposal cost for tractor tires will be $20 each and for semi-tractor trailer tires will be $10 each.
All tires must be removed from the rims.
Please note: The collection is for residential use only. Tires from businesses will not be accepted.
For more information, call the Perry City Hall at 515-465-2481.
