Earth Angel

Garland County residents can bring household hazardous waste to the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave., for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event offers “safe, free disposal of unused or leftover household products containing toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive chemicals,” a city news release said. A paint exchange area will also be available for paint that is still usable and stored in the original container with a legible label. Passenger tires — no rims — and electronic waste will also be accepted.

“This drive-thru event helps prevent improper disposal of hazardous waste, including placing them in household trash, pouring them down sinks, toilets or storm drains, or dumping them on the ground,” Hot Springs Solid Waste Director Randy Atkinson said in the release.

“Left stored improperly at home, hazardous waste can pose danger to children and pets, and possibly cause hazardous fumes or fires.”

The event, sponsored by the Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District, is for household quantities only. Hazardous waste from companies and businesses will not be accepted. For more information, call 501-321-6911.

Last week, the Earth Angels of Hot Springs recycled:

• 232 pounds — Aluminum cans.

• 67,580 pounds — Commercial corrugated cardboard.

• 1,615 pounds — Corrugated cardboard.

• 1,266 pounds — Newspaper.

• 689 pounds — Plastic No. 1 and No. 2.

• 38,000 pounds — Yard waste and C.A.P.S.

Last week, a total 54.69 of tons of recyclable materials were kept out of the landfill.

Collection schedule:

• Today — Hobson/Plain.

• Monday — Quail Creek/Lotus Loop.

• Tuesday — James/Millcreek.

• Wednesday — Park Avenue/ Magnolia/Circle Drive.

• Thursday — Oaklawn Park/ Pine Meadows.

• Friday, Oct. 16 — Whittington/ Quapaw-Prospect.