HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

EVENT

JUST DO IT !!

STEPS TO ASUCCESSFUL EVENT

1) PLANNING2) SITE SELECTION3) ADVERTISING4) SITE SETUP5) CUSTOMER SERVICE

PLANNING

a) Seek partnership(s) to assist with the 25% match – water company, sewer district, fire districts, storm water manager

b) Select a Saturday where there is no other community event - if annual, select the same month each year

c) A six hour event works well – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.d) Select an environmental service company and ask

their staff size and what assistance they require as well as arrival and setup time.

e) Determine number of workers you need to provide and their roles

SITE SELECTION

a) Select a location convenient to the most populated area or most centrally located

b) A recycling center is not recommended – residents will drop off hazardous waste year round!

c) Consider the ability to access the location easily

d) Pick a location based on restroom(s) availability and shelter in the event of inclement weather.

ADVERTISING

a) If you want residents to participant, they need to know it’s happening – use the radio if there is one for your county.

b) Use print media such as several ads in the local paper, flyers in popular shops and restaurants, stores, etc.

c) Use electronic media – post on your home page when the date is set or at least 45 days before the event. Use email or text blasts to all government officials including small cities. Develop a presentation to air on your government cable channel (if you have one)

Advertising cont’dd) Place a large banner easily seen by the road

frontage at the event locatione) Use signage throughout your county about the

event. Include a phone number for additional information.

f) Record a busy, hold or after hours message about the event that provides the when, where and what is accepted/not accepted

OLDHAM COUNTYHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUSWASTE COLLECTION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19OLDHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

2401 W. Highway 146 9:00 to 3:00 pm

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:• Oil-based or lead paints, varnishes, stains and solvents such as paint thinner, mineral

spirits, degreasers, wood preservatives• Compact and tube fluorescent light bulbs, PCB ballasts• Freon cylinders, (small and medium) propane tanks (1 lb. and 20 lb. grill,) and non-

pressurized fire extinguishers• Antifreeze, gasoline, adhesives, tars, driveway sealers• Lawn, garden and pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer• Cleaners such as oven, drain, bathroom, rug, upholstery, spot removers; furniture polishes

and waxes• Furniture and metal polishes, waxes and rust removers• Mercury thermometers, thermostats and loose mercury• Dry cell batteries including lithium, NiCad and alkalineITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:• NO MOTOR OIL • NO LATEX, AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES, OR WATER-BASED PAINT• Radioactive materials or smoke detectors• Explosives such as gun powder, ammunition and flares• Regulated medical waste; or unstable wastes as determined by the contractor• Materials from businesses and non-residents of Oldham County

OLDHAM COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION Saturday, October 19 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oldham County Fairgrounds 2401 W. Hwy 146, La Grange

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

•Oil-based or lead paints, varnishes, stains and solvents•Paint thinner, mineral spirits, degreasers, wood preservatives•Compact and tube fluorescent light bulbs, PCB ballasts•Freon cylinders, (small and medium,) propane tanks (1 & 20 lb. grill) and non-pressurized fire extinguishers•Antifreeze, gasoline, adhesives, tars, driveway sealers•Lawn, garden and pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides•Cleaners such as oven, drain, bathroom, rug, upholstery, spot removers, furniture and metal polishes, waxes and rust removers•Lead acid and dry cell batteries including lithium, NiCad and alkaline •Mercury thermometers, thermostats and loose mercury

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:• NO MOTOR OIL – NO LATEX/WATER-BASED PAINT• Radioactive materials and smoke detectors• Explosives such as gun powder, ammunition and flares• Regulated medical waste or unstable wastes as determined by the contractor• Materials from businesses and non-residents of Oldham CountyThis event is funded in part through a grant from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management. It is a partnership between the Oldham County Solid Waste Department and the Environmental Authority / Storm Water Division. A special thanks to the Fair Board for the use of their facility. For questions, please call 565-1007 or visit oldhamcountyky.gov.

Site Setupa) The most desirable is to locate where you can

establish a traffic pattern for a separate entrance and exit. It also helps if you have a large turnout to have enough room to curve several lanes of vehicles in line to drop off materials. Be prepared to have vehicles waiting at 8:15 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. opening!

b) Leave enough space for the contractor and his staff to unload vehicles and work tables for separation, containment and shipping preparation.

c) Place dumpster in location convenient for contractor. (Draw a site plan in advance for contractor review.)

Site Setup cont’d

d) It is preferable for the service company to unload the vehicles and speeds the collection reducing the wait time.

e) Place exit and entrance signs at the appropriate locations.

f) Use cones, barricades or caution tape to designate driving lanes for drop-off and exit.

Customer Servicea) Require all volunteers to wear safety vests and other

safety equipment as required at all times.b) Have volunteers directing traffic at the entrance and

exit points and along driving lanes – designate several to hand out the survey sheet and other informational material.

c) Have 15-20 clipboards and 50 pens. Clip handout(s) and survey sheet on top so residents can be filling them out while waiting in line. Be sure your handout includes information on motor oil, automotive batteries and latex paint disposal.

Customer Service cont’d d) Many residents bring their HHW in cardboard

boxes. Be prepared to recycle the boxes from the event.

And, most importantly . . .

THANK THE RESIDENTS FOR PARTICIPATING!!!