Polk County Announces Upcoming Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Are you wondering what to do with those old paints and chemicals in your home? If so, bring them to one of Polk County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection events. The first collection event will be held at the Fertile Fairgrounds on Friday, June 2nd from 3-6 pm. The second collection will be held at the East Shore Beach Area of Maple Lake off County Highway 10 on Saturday, June 3rd from 9-noon. You will have a chance to bring paints, cleaners and automotive supplies that you have kept for years and Polk County will dispose of them properly. Remember, the Polk County Transfer Station and Fosston Incinerator accepts household hazardous waste Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm year round. For more information on what will be accepted and how to package your wastes for safe transport, call 1-800-482-6804 or 1-800-637-2090.