Household Chemical Roundup Each September the Water Quality and Environmental Programs Division hosts the Household Chemical Roundup. Aurora residents are encouraged to bring their unwanted or excess household chemicals to be recycled or disposed of properly. The next Roundup is scheduled for Sept. 13, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Roundup is busiest in the morning. For shorter lines and wait time, come in the late afternoon. The Roundup is located at 13645 E. Ellsworth Ave. For more information or to volunteer, please call 303-739-7372
Door-to-Door Pickup: You do not have to wait until September to properly dispose of some household chemicals. For only $15 through Curbside, Inc., 250 Aurorans can have a pickup scheduled. Once a resident has called the hot line to schedule a pick up,they will be given a plastic bag, about the size of a large trash bag, with instructions on how to seal materials, along with a list of materials accepted. The chemicals will then either be recycled or disposed of properly. To schedule a pickup, please call 1-800-449-7587. This is NOT an ongoing project and is being held this year with funds left over from last year’s Household Chemical Roundup (HCR). Tips for disposing of chemicals: Motor oil can be recycled at local auto parts stores or service stations. Look up the closest location in the phone book and confirm that they accept used oil. Dry latex paint can be thrown in the trash. In a well-ventilated area, take the lid off of the can to let the paint dry out. Paint can also be spread on cardboard or plastic to expedite the drying process. Once the paint and the cans are dry, throw them in the regular trash with the lid off. More info: For more information or to request a copy of A Guide to Alternatives & Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste, call 303-739-7372. More information for Colorado recyclers can be found at   www.colorado-recycles.org.