Who : DC Department of Public Works
What : Hosts Live, One-Hour Chat to discuss Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
When : Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 12:00-1:00 pm
Where : dpw.dc.gov/livechat Citizens invited to join a live, hour-long session to discuss proper disposal and location options.
Department of Public Works (DPW) Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Program (SWEEP) will respond to residents’ questions regarding the proper disposal of such potentially toxic materials as pesticides, medicine, paint and compact fluorescent bulbs Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 12 pm. SWEEP officers will discuss how to handle certain substances and alternative locations to take hazardous materials when DPW’s HHW, electronic recycling and shredding drop off service begins a new first Saturday schedule October 2, 2010.
Residents can join or follow the discussion at DPW's Live Chat once the chat session begins.
Media Contacts
Nancee Lyons (202) 671-2637