Mobile Hazardous Waste Collection Point Arrives in Pazardzhik on May 15

The Municipality of Pazardzhik will participate in a national campaign for the separate collection of hazardous household waste. On May 15, a mobile collection point will be set up in front of the Municipal Building, next to the Information Center, and will operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The initiative is part of the national system for the safe collection of household hazardous waste and aims to provide citizens with the opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste free of charge, which should not be thrown into standard containers.

At the station, the following will be accepted:

• expired medicines;
• mercury and mercury thermometers;
• paints, lacquers, and thinners;
• household chemicals and cleaning agents;
• inks and toners;
• glues, silicone, mounting foam, and other chemicals;
• plant protection products and pesticides;
• empty packaging with hazard symbols.

It will be strictly prohibited to dispose of:

• batteries;
• electronics and household appliances;
• infectious waste;
• pressurized bottles, gas cylinders, and materials of unknown composition.

The Pazardzhik municipality urges citizens to actively participate in the initiative and contribute to a cleaner and safer urban environment by following safety instructions and the guidelines for separate waste collection.

Source: Pa-media.net