Dixon holding household hazardous waste collection drive
Dixon holding household hazardous waste collection drive KWQC
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drive
Hosted by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and State Representative Brad Fritts
DIXON, Ill. (KWQC) – House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and State Representative Brad Fritts are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drive on Oct. 26. The drive will take place at Sauk Valley Community College from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to attend to safely dispose of hazardous household materials around their homes. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations, particularly Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Accepted items:
- Oil based paint
- Paint thinner
- Aerosol paint
- Cleaning products
- Insecticides
- Herbicides
- Pesticides
- Mercury
- Gasoline
- Anti-freeze
- Used motor oil
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Household batteries
Non-acceptable items include:
- Latex paint
- Explosives
- Fireworks
- Ammunitions
- Fire extinguishers
- Needles
- Farm oil
- Agricultural chemicals
- Compressed gas cylinders
- Electronics
- Appliances
- Smoke detectors
- Lead batteries
- Controlled substances
Reservations are required for the event. To reserve a spot, click here.
This event contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and Goal 15: Life on Land.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues Highlighted in the Article
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. Specific Targets Based on the Article’s Content
- SDG 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
- SDG 15.3: By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought, and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.
3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article
- Proper disposal of hazardous household materials
- Reduction in the release of hazardous substances to air, water, and soil
- Restoration of degraded land and soil
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment. | – Proper disposal of hazardous household materials – Reduction in the release of hazardous substances to air, water, and soil |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.3: By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought, and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world. | – Restoration of degraded land and soil |
Source: kwqc.com
