Free hazardous waste collections in valley

What: Salt Lake County's Household Hazardous Waste Community Collection Events, which are free to homeowners. They take place once a month through September from 7-10 a.m.

Where: Sandy: second Thursday of each month; Sandy Public Works, 8775 S. 700 West

Holladay: third Thursday of each month; Holladay city, 4625 S. 2300 East

Salt Lake City: fourth Thursday of each month; 1800 S. 300 West, at the northwest corner of the Costco parking lot

Information: 313-6745; www.recycle.slco.org

What are hazardous wastes? They include paint, old fuel, pesticides, antifreeze, oil, herbicides, oven cleaners and mercury, to name a few. Empty containers can be put in your garbage can. These collection sites do not take explosives, ammunition, radioactive material or smoke detectors.