MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The City of Meridian will host a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Dec. 6, offering residents an opportunity to safely dispose of chemicals and other materials that cannot be placed in regular trash.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two locations: the Public Works Complex at 311 27th Avenue South and North Hills Shopping Center at 4531 35th Avenue. The collection is open to City of Meridian residents only.
Items accepted include aerosol cans, corrosives, paint thinners, solvents, drain openers, batteries, antifreeze, oil filters, used oil, fluorescent bulbs, tires, yard and garden pesticides, paints and cell phones.
City officials say proper disposal of these materials is essential to protecting the environment and reducing potential hazards in homes and neighborhoods.
For more information, residents can call 601-485-1970 or visit meridians.org.
