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Rumpke Holiday
Collection and Proper Pool Chemical Disposal
DAYTON, Ohio—May 20, 2015—Memorial Day is the perfect time for
barbecues, picnics and opening swimming pools. It’s also the perfect
time for trash truck drivers—like men and women at Rumpke—to be aware
of dangers posed by pool chemicals placed in the trash.
Pool chemicals are flammable, poisonous and explosive. When mixed with
other household items in a garbage truck, the combination can be
extremely dangerous, especially to the driver.
Pool chemicals, such as chlorine, are considered to be a household
hazardous waste and should be disposed as such. Below are some tips to
keep pool owners and trash truck drivers safe this summer:
If an item is labeled “Danger” or “Poison,” do not put it in the trash
or recycling. Also, do not pour extra chemicals down a drain,
especially if it leads to a septic tank.
Ask your local pool store if they are able to dispose of pool chemicals
for you.
Review Rumpke’s guidelines located at www.rumpke.com
Check with your solid waste district to find a local household
hazardous waste facility in your area.
Rumpke Waste and Recycling has been committed to keeping neighborhoods
and businesses clean and green since 1932 by providing environmentally
friendly waste disposal solutions. Rumpke is one of the nation’s
largest privately owned residential and commercial waste and recycling
firms, providing service to areas of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West
Virginia.
Residential services may be delayed for Memorial Day. Customers should
check the holiday schedule at www.rumpke.com.
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