The City of Perry has already held several clean-up days this year, and the next one is coming up shortly.

The City’s annual household hazardous waste collection will be on Saturday, July 20th from 9 a.m. – noon at the Public Safety Building on Willis Avenue. At that time, residents can drop off any amount of waste they have at no cost, though there are restrictions on what is accepted. Items they will take include: antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, cleaners, fertilizers, fluorescent light bulbs, glues, gasoline, kerosene, motor oil, oil filters, oil-based paint, pesticides, poison, pool chemicals, roofing tar, stains, varnishes, thermostats, mercury thermometers, vegetable oil, weed killers, and windshield fluid. Items they won’t take include: ammunition, asbestos, electronics, explosives, fire extinguishers, latex paint, propane tanks, and radioactive materials. Additionally, they won’t accept medications, because those are collected for proper disposal through a separate program offered twice a year by the Drug Enforcement Agency.

The City offers the hazardous waste drop off as a free service to garbage customers, in order for residents to safely rid their homes of potentially dangerous materials. Trained staff will be on hand at the event to help people safely unload all items. Anyone with questions is encouraged to reach out to Perry City Hall at 515-465-2481.