OKC To Hold Special Collection For Unwanted Items

The city of Oklahoma City is hosting a special collection day for people wanting to get rid of ammunition, computer, tires and prescription drugs.

The collection will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the State Fairgrounds.

The drop off site will be on the south side of the fairgrounds, east of the arena. Just enter the fairgrounds from North May Avenue onto Gordon Cooper Boulevard, Gate 5.

"Residents just have to drive to the fairgrounds and our crews will do all the heavy lifting," said Environmental Protection Manager Raymond Melton. "We've made the drop off process as convenient as possible so people will continue participating."

The collection is open to Oklahoma City residents only. Recyclers must bring their current Oklahoma City water bill stub to prove residency.

Syringes, liquids, inhalers, tire rims and wheels will not be accepted. The next special collection will be this fall.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility:

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 1621 South Portland accepts a wide variety of hazardous materials from residents' homes year-round.

The type of products accepted at the facility includes gasoline, automotive fluids, batteries, pesticides, weed killers, swimming pool chemicals and paint-related products. The Facility is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays.

View a list of materials the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility accepts.

Businesses wanting to recycle hazardous waste should contact the Department of Environmental Quality at 405-702-5100.