Over the Mountain residents will have a free way to safely dispose of hazardous household waste this month.
The city of Hoover will hold its spring household hazardous waste day on April 26, the same day Jefferson County residents can bring their hazardous waste to McLendon Park, which is adjacent to Legion Field.
From 8 a.m.-noon, Hoover residents can bring household chemicals, pesticides, paints, batteries, automobile fluids, electronics and other hazardous items to the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium at 100 Ben Chapman Drive.
Hoover will also accept unused medications, guns and ammunition at the event.
Businesses are not allowed to participate in Hoover’s hazardous waste day, and verification of Hoover residency will be required. Residents are asked to bring valid driver’s licenses or current photo IDs that show their address.
For a complete list of the items that will be accepted in Hoover, visit www.hooveralabama.gov.
From 8-11 a.m., Jefferson County residents can bring electronics, motor oil, small engines, air conditioners, paint and paper for shredding to the household hazardous waste collection day at McClendon Park, 400 Graymont Avenue West in Birmingham.
The Birmingham Police Department will also be accepting prescription drugs and ammunition at the event.
The Birmingham event is hosted by the city of Birmingham, the city of Bessemer, the Jefferson County Commission, the Jefferson County Department of Health and the Alabama Environmental Council.
For more information, visit www.aeconline.org/hhw.
