Household Chemical Roundups

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How to dry latex paint on your own:
Latex paint is NOT a hazardous waste, and should be completely dried out and disposed of with your regular household garbage. To dry paint, remove the lid from the paint cans, mix in an absorbent to speed the drying process (such as kitty litter, dirt or sand) and allow the paint to dry completely before disposing with your regular trash pickup. Please DO NOT bring water-based latex paint to the Household Chemical roundups. DO continue to bring oil-based paint for proper disposal. (Info)

NEW! Two $40 Coupon for Digital Converter Boxes Instead of TV Disposal
Beginning February 2009, all television stations will broadcast digital signals, and older televisions will not display a picture unless they have a converter box. This is a simple, inexpensive device and we highly recommend this solution instead of the disposal of massive numbers of TVs into landfills or electronic recycling.

You can order two $40 coupons for converter boxes here www.dtv2009.gov

24-hour Infoline: 1-888-388-2009

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions


Household Chemical Roundups
Adams County Pre-registration Douglas County Pre-registration Sign up to receive updates by email Take our survey or send a comment For more information, call Ethan Novikoff at 720-322-1508 How to dry latex paint on your own: Latex paint is NOT a hazardous waste, and should be completely dried out and disposed of with your regular household garbage. To dry paint, remove the lid from the paint cans, mix in an absorbent to speed the drying process (such as kitty litter, dirt or sand) and allow the paint to dry completely before disposing with your regular trash pickup. Please DO NOT bring water-based latex paint to the Household Chemical roundups. DO continue to bring oil-based paint for proper disposal. (Info) NEW! Two $40 Coupon for Digital Converter Boxes Instead of TV Disposal Beginning February 2009, all television stations will broadcast digital signals, and older televisions will not display a picture unless they have a converter box. This is a simple, inexpensive device and we highly recommend this solution instead of the disposal of massive numbers of TVs into landfills or electronic recycling. You can order two $40 coupons for converter boxes here www.dtv2009.gov 24-hour Infoline: 1-888-388-2009 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions	Many common products found in your home such as oil-based paint, mercury, gasoline, degreasers, cleaning compounds and garden chemicals may be hazardous and they should be used and disposed of carefully. Household Chemical Roundups: These community events help prevent pollution and protect the people handling your garbage. Last year, 4,297 households from Adams and Douglas counties participated in the Roundups, disposing and recycling 233 tons of household hazardous wastes. Arapahoe County provides individual disposal services for their communities. 2008 Events Summary Adams Report \| Douglas Report 2009 Adams County Roundups: All events are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm May 2 - WaterWorld (Map) Sept 19 - Thornton IMC Facility (Map) NEW! Electronics Recycling Northglenn: 303-450-4004 Thornton: 720-977-6200 Westminster: 303-430-2400 x3362 Pre-register Online \| Print a Flyer 2009 Douglas County Roundups: All events are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm April 25 - Parker (Map) August 8 - Highlands Ranch (Map) Sept 12 - Castle Rock (Map) Lone Tree: 1-800-449-7587 Pre-register Online Print a Flyer \| Español / Spanish Arapahoe County Disposal Services: Aurora: 303-739-7372 (Link) Centennial: 1-800-449-7587 Cherry Hills Village: (Link) Englewood: 303-762-2345 Glendale: 303-639-4501 Greenwood Village: 1-800-449-7587 (Link) Littleton: 303-795-3834 Sheridan: 303-738-9426 SE Metro Stormwater Authority (Link) Unincorporated Arapahoe County (including Foxfield and Deer Trail): 1-800-449-7587	Related Tri-County Pages: • Environmental Health Homepage • Animal-Borne Diseases • Disease Prevention • En Español / In Spanish • Going "Green" • Health Inspections • Indoor Air Quality / Mold • Industrial Hygiene / Occupational Health • Meth Lab Cleanup Tri-County Fact Sheets: • Auto Waste Fact Sheet • Electronic and Computer Waste • Household Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet • Household Hazardous Waste Tips • Household Pharmaceutical Waste • Paint and Stains Disposal Fact Sheet • Pollution Prevention Tips Related Fact Sheets and Links: • Adams County Public Works • Arapahoe County • Colorado Recycles - Recycling Guide • Commercial Solid Waste Sites • Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs - CFLs • CFLs Cleanup and Hazards • Denver Recycles • Douglas County Landfill / Trash Sites • Earth 911 • EnergyStar / Energy Efficiency • EnviroLink • Environment Directory - Search Engine • Fuel Economy.org • Green Choices • Green Consumers • Hazardous Substances Data Base • Health and Safety Info - Household Products (NIH) • Household Hazardous Wastes (EPA) • Household Products Database • Household Solid Waste Sites • Industrial Solid Waste Sites • Medical Waste Disposal • Mercury-Free Colorado Campaign • Mercury Thermometer Fact Sheet • Mercury Thermometer - Spills and Cleanup • Needles / Syringe Disposal • Recycling 101 • Reduce.org • Westminster Household Waste Removal En Español - In Spanish: • Desechos Peligrosos en el Hogar • Pinturas y Productos Para la Carpenteria • Productos de Autómoviles • Sustancias Químicas y Los Riesgos • Tox Town - Salud Ambiental Kids Pages: • Chemicals Around the House • Drinking Water and Groundwater (EPA) • Earth 911 - Kids • Environmental Health Links and Games • EPA Kids Pages and Games • EPA Student Center • Hazardous Wastes (CDC) • Recycle City (EPA) • Tox Town - Interactive Website • Water Treatment Cycle (EPA) PDF files can be viewed and printed with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.