The Granville County Environmental Services department is sponsoring a fall clean out event on Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can bring recyclable items and hazardous household items for disposal.
The event will be held at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center, located at 4185 Hwy. 15 South, Oxford.
Teresa Baker is the county’s recycling and sustainability coordinator. Items that will be collected for recycling or safe disposal include:
- paint and paint-related materials – limit 15 paint cans per household
- household cleaners
- old gasoline
- drain cleaners
- fluorescent light tubes
- scrap metal
- electronics
- batteries
- pesticides/fungicides/herbicides
- outdated medications, inhalers, sharps, diabetic supplies
- ammunition
- propane tanks
- flares and fireworks
“Last year’s event was a successful one, resulting in the collection of more than 26 tons of materials for recycling and proper disposal,” Baker said. “We are looking forward to another productive collection day and invite all Granville County residents to participate.”
Baker said an on-site document shredding service also will be on site during the event and there will be a collection station for donations of pet supplies such as dog/cat food, leashes, collars, crates, pet beds, kitty litter and towels.
Assistance will be provided at each designated station for convenient unloading. For more details, please contact Baker at 919-725-1417 or at bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us.