Household hazardous waste collection set – Theadanews

Household hazardous waste collection set  Theadanews

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Household hazardous waste collection set – Theadanews


Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Ada

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Ada

Date and Location

The City of Ada is hosting Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, December [insert date] from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex.

Accepted Items

Ada area residents are encouraged to drop off the following unwanted chemicals and items free of charge:

  • Acids
  • Antifreeze
  • Asbestos
  • Brake fluid
  • Bleach
  • Chlorine
  • Fertilizer
  • Herbicides
  • Insecticides
  • Kerosene
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Mothballs
  • Naphtha’s
  • Oven cleaner
  • Paints
  • Paint thinners and solvents
  • Pesticides
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Photography chemicals
  • Swimming pool chemicals
  • Rodent killer
  • Window cleaners
  • Spot removers
  • Wood preservatives
  • Engine batteries
  • Rechargeable batteries (including NiCad)
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Passenger tires
  • Thermostats
  • Used gas and motor oil

Residents are also encouraged to bring e-waste such as computers and other electronics.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Public Works at 580-436-8100, or visit www.adaok.com.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

  1. SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues

    • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
    • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

  2. Specific Targets Based on the Article’s Content

    • 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.
    • Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination.
    • Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.
    • Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.

  3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article

    • Indicator 12.4.1: Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, including their disposal.
    • Indicator 3.9.1: Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution.
    • Indicator 6.3.2: Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality.
    • Indicator 11.6.1: Proportion of urban solid waste regularly collected and with adequate final discharge out of total urban solid waste generated, by cities.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table

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. Indicator 12.4.1: Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, including their disposal.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination. Indicator 3.9.1: Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe reuse globally. Indicator 6.3.2: Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management. Indicator 11.6.1: Proportion of urban solid waste regularly collected and with adequate final discharge out of total urban solid waste generated, by cities.

Source: theadanews.com