2007 Douglas County Household Chemical Roundups
Open to residents of Douglas County

   In 2006, a total of 2,650 Douglas County households participated in Douglas County’s Household Chemical Roundups, safely disposing of more than 121 tons of hazardous materials. This included 12,825 pounds of pesticides, 150 pounds of mercury-containing devices, 6,204 gallons of hazardous liquids and more than 91 tons of paint. If not for the Roundups, this waste might have ended up in creeks and rivers or disposed of illegally on other people’s property.

   In 2007 there will be three separate Roundups in Douglas County:

• April 28th, Parker Joint Services Center, 17801 East Plaza Drive.
• August 11th, Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch.
• September 22nd, Town of Castle Rock Utilities, 175 Kellogg Ct.

   Paint products, motor oil, antifreeze, vehicle batteries, house and garden chemicals, fire extinguishers, fireworks, ammunition, mercury, propane tanks, and passenger vehicle and pickup truck tires will be accepted.

   People do not have to get out of their vehicles as they drive through the Roundup, since volunteers help unload the materials. The events are offered free-of-charge to local residents, however, participants will be asked for a $20 contribution to help offset the high costs of hazardous waste disposal. Participants will be asked for a driver’s license, water bill, utility bill or phone bill as proof of residence.

  The Roundups cannot accept waste from businesses, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, oil drums, asbestos, explosives stronger than fireworks, or any compressed gases other than propane.

   Although leftover latex paint will be accepted at the Roundup, water-based latex paint can be safely and legally disposed of in regular household garbage if it is completely dried out. Mixing the paint with kitty litter, sand, dirt or concrete-mix will help speed the drying process. Leave the lids off of all paint cans so that waste haulers can see that the paint can is empty or that the paint is completely dry.

   The Household Chemical Roundups are sponsored by Douglas County, Centennial Water and Sanitation District, Metro Districts of Highlands Ranch, Parker Water and Sanitation District, Plum Creek Wastewater Authority, the Town of Parker, and many other agencies and individuals. Individuals and groups interested in helping with any of these events should contact Greg McConnell at (720) 322-1541.

   The City of Lone Tree administers a separate household hazardous waste collection program, call: 1-800-449-7587.

   For more information, visit www.tchd.org/householdchemical.htm or call the 24-hour Household Chemical Roundup Infoline at (303) 846-6249.