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What Crawford County’s HHW program accepts, and who pays
Summary
At the June 20 commission meeting SEK Recycling Center listed the household hazardous waste materials it accepts, noted which items are free to county residents, and described variable processing fees and a $50 annual resident discount. The center said some items (like latex paint) could be redirected to simpler disposal methods.
SEK Recycling Center detailed a broad list of household hazardous waste (HHW) materials it accepts and clarified which items carry no charge for residents. The center’s representative read an itemized list that included household cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides, mercury and, at no charge, car batteries, rechargeable batteries, used motor oil, used cooking oil and fluorescent bulbs.
"And then we accept the following at no charge. Car batteries, rechargeable batteries, transmission fluid, used motor oil, and used cooking oil, and then fluorescent bulbs," Jeremy Johnson said while describing the program’s accepted materials. He also noted the center has been taking latex paint but would like to move away from that because dried latex can be thrown in household trash after proper drying, making public education an important component.
The center also confirmed a program rule: Crawford County residents receive a first-$50 annual discount on HHW processing; out-of-county users are charged and do not receive that discount. Johnson said the center tracks the origin of drop-offs and has started monitoring more closely to ensure services prioritize county residents.
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