SOME UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Barnesville Hospital Prescription Turn In Event (JBRSWA grant assistance)
Date: Friday August 13
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Place: Barnesville Hospital East Parking Lot
More Info: Barnesville Hospital Pharmacy 425-5108
Accepted:
Expired or unwanted prescriptions
Expired or unwated over the counter medicines
Drugs no longer used for you, family member or pet
Medicine from a deceased relative
Unknown tablets or capsules
If possible please keep medications in original containers
Cross out patient name but please leave name of medication visable
Medications will be accepted from individualhouseholds only
Medications will not be accepted from businesses such as nursing homes, doctor's offices or any other institution or business
Electronic Collections 2010 ~
In Jefferson County, August 21st at the Fort Steuben Mall 10-2
In Belmont County, August 28th at the Ohio Valley Mall 10-2
Most anything to do with computer or electronics will be accepted from District residents including TV’s.
No hazardous waste, household appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, washer/dryers, blenders, Air conditioners, ACU’s etc. or any items from businesses.
A photo ID may be requested to prove residency.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection ~ Saturday, September 11, 2010 10-1 @ the Fort Steuben Mall in Steubenville.
The following items will be accepted from Belmont and Jefferson County residents: paint, household cleaners, lawn & garden chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals Aerosol cans, paint related products-solvents, strippers, turpentine, Light bulbs, including compact fluorescents, Batteries-Lead Acid, Lithium, NiCad, Alkaline, Mercury and Mercury debris,Motor oil, Antifreeze, Propane cylinders (grill sized and smaller).
No Commercial or business waste, no PCB oil, transformers, and capacitors, Compressed Gases (other then propane), Explosives/Ammunition, Medical/Infectious wastes, DEA Controlled Substances, Radioactive waste, Computers, Televisions orTires.
Recycle Poster Contest - September / Dates TBA
Recycled Paper Community Workshop - November 6 / 1-3 pm
America Recycles Day events / November / TBA
Be sure to look for the ClearStream Recycling Containers to recycle your plastic bottles and aluminum cans at these events as well as local fairs, festivals, sporting and musical events throughout Jefferson & Belmont Counties.:
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival September 27-30
Barkcamp 6th Annual 10K Run/5K Walk October 2
Dry Cell Batteries can now be recycled at local businesses
These include alkaline, NiMH, NiCad, Zinc Air, Non-Lithium Button Cell batteries, Primary Lithium, Lithium-Ion and Sealed Lead Acid batteries. PLEASE TAKE NOTE that all batteries must be securely packaged and offered for transportation in a manner that prevents the dangerous evolution of heat and short circuits. The can be accomplished by taping batter terminals and separating from all other batteries in a different package such as a plastic bag, for more information contact one of the SWA offices.
Recycle your batteries at the following designated sites only!!
In Belmont County:
JBRSWA Office – 107 Plaza Drive, Suite R, St. Clairsville
Ohio University Eastern - 45425 National Road, St.Clairsville
Bellaire Hardware - 3351 Hamilton St., Bellaire
Shadyside Mayor’s Office - 50 E.39th St., Shadyside
Barnesville Do It Best Hardware - 140 S. Chestnut St., Barnesville
Bridgeport Municipal Building Lobby - 301 Main St., Bridgeport
St. Clairsville Municipal Building – 100 North Market St., St.Clairsville
In Jefferson County:
JBRSWA Office – 500 Market St., Suite 512, Steubenville
Stacy’s IGA – 1840 Franklin Ave., Toronto
M&M True Value Hardware – 4148 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville
Franciscan University – 1235 University Blvd., Steubenville
Express Care – 197 Main St., Wintersville
Eastern Gateway Community College – 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville
No auto/motorcycle batteries will be accepted at these sites or our Community Drop-off locations!!
