Recycling event set for June 26 at fairgrounds

The Crawford County Solid Waste Authority will sponsor an electronic and hazardous waste recycling event June 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crawford County Fairgrounds.

Entrance will be through Gate 1, 13291 Dickson Road.

Preregistration is required and can be done online at countyrecycling.com.

Electronics — including computers, printers, microwaves, fax machines, cellphones, telephones, laptop computers, VCR/DVD players and phone systems — will be accepted. There is a charge, based on per pound.

Waste paints, small Freon-containing devices, bulbs and batteries, and small and large propane tanks will be accepted — also at a charge.

All household hazardous waste also at a charge. This includes: household cleaning products, aerosols, pool chemicals, wood/metal cleaners and polish, gasolines/kerosene/diesel fuels, propane tanks/compressed gas cylinders, driveway sealer, stains/finishes, paint stripper, waste oils, motor oil, fuel additives, transmission/brake/starter fluid, antifreeze, degreasers, car wax and polishes, bleach, lye, indoor pesticides, flea repellents/shampoo, bug sprays, Strychnine, mouse/rat poisons and fuel additives.

Not acceptable are: explosives, ammunition, radioactive material, large appliances, medical waste, syringes, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, mercury containing devices, compressed gas and tires.