Drop off hazardous waste for free on Saturday

The City of Regina has announced fall dates for its Household Hazardous Waste Days in an effort to divert hazardous material away from the landfill.

On Household Hazardous Waste Days, residents can safely drop off their chemicals, fertilizers, aerosols, batteries, light bulbs, and propane tanks at the city's public works yard located at 2400 6th Ave., said a city news release.

The two fall dates residents can drop off hazardous waste for free are Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The city asks residents to keep a few things in mind before heading down:

■ Do not attend the event if you are sick.

■ Residents must remain in their vehicle at all times.

■ Put hazardous waste in the box of your truck or trunks, not in the back seat, to maintain physical distancing when unloading.

■ Bring fuel and oil in containers that may be left behind for recycling/disposal.

■ Material should be safely sealed in clearly marked containers.

■ Containers will not be returned once handled by event staff.

■ Garbage, recyclables and electronics are not accepted. To limit cross-contamination and interactions with event staff, please avoid bringing these materials.

■ Tires will not be accepted. Commercial loads are not permitted.