St. Charles Parish household hazardous materials collection sees turnout
ST. CHARLES PARISH (WGNO) — After a hiatus, St. Charles Parish Government has resumed its collection of household hazardous materials. Residents lined up early for the chance to dispose of household hazardous materials they've been holding on to for some time.
'Electronics, tires, scrap metal, light bulbs and general household catalysts. As long as well as oil-based paint, our residents want to do their part by keeping these chemicals and materials out of our landfills as much as possible,' said St. Charles Public Information Officer Francesca Blanchard.
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One resident explains it's a great thing because then people are less likely to dump items on the side of the road.
'I got these tires back at my house. I got some paint and stuff like that and I'd rather bring it here rather than try to kill the rat. I used to work for a refinery, so I know this has materials that could be thrown in the ditches all over creation,' said St. Charles Parish resident Benny.
For four hours, volunteers unloaded and disposed of the materials safely.
Blanchard appreciates those storing their items to later bring to the events. She emphasizes that, with the help of the residents, it'll keep St. Charles Parish beautiful.
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'It is exciting to see so many residents out here wanting to divert these materials from the landfill and help keep our waterways and our roadways clean,' said Blanchard.
Terrell Wilson didn't just drop off his materials, he brought materials for his neighbors. Wilson hopes the event will return next year.
'We had accumulated paint cans and car tires. And, you know, our parish does a great job with the trash bag collection, but it is limited to the items that are available to be dropped off at the head. A safe clean parish to live in,' said Wilson.The link between truancy, violent crime and how Louisiana is working to break
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