Those who have harmful chemicals and tires to dispose of in the Perry area will have the opportunity to do so properly this weekend.

The City of Perry will collect household hazardous waste and tires Saturday from 9am until noon.

Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, florescent light bulbs, used motor oil, pool chemicals and thermostats.

However, you cannot drop off ammunition, appliances, electronics, latex paints, propane tanks or radioactive materials.

The collection will take place in the public safety building parking lot at 908 Willis Avenue.

Residents will also be able to drop off tires at the Perry Recycling Center from 8am until noon.  The disposal of up to five car tires is free, with a $1 charge per tire after that.  Large truck and tractor tires can also be dropped off at a cost of $5 each.  All tires need to be removed from their rims.

Anyone with questions should call City Hall at 465-2481.

Items Accepted include Aerosol cleaners/paints, Acids/Bases, Antifreeze, Batteries (only rechargeable), Cell Phones, Cleaners, Fertilizers, Floor Care Products, Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs), Glues, Gasoline and Kerosene, Motor Oil (used), Oil Filters (used), Oil Based Paint, Oven Cleaner, Pesticides, Poison, Pool Chemicals, Roofing Tar, Rust Removers, Shellac, Stains, Varnishes, Thermostats, Thermometers (mercury), Vegetable Oil, Weed Killers and Windshield Fluid.

Items Not Accepted include Ammunition, Appliances, Asbestos, Electronics, Explosives, Fire Extinguishers, Latex Paint, Medications, Propane Tanks and Radioactive Materials.  Please call City Hall at 515-465-2481 if you have any questions.