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- calendar_today October 11, 2026
'Handle With Care' Collection Day Announced for Madison County
Madison County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of a wide range of household hazardous materials this week. District 4 Commissioner Phil Vandiver is hosting a "Handle With Care Collection Day" on Wednesday, offering a free, drive-thru service to help the community clear out items that should not go in regular trash.
Date, Time, and Location
The collection event will take place on Wednesday, from 8 a.m. until noon. Residents are invited to bring their items to the District 4 office, located at 6084 Highway 53 in Harvest, Alabama. The service is free of charge and allows for the safe disposal of a variety of hazardous materials.
Accepted Items for Collection
Commissioner Vandiver's collection day is designed for the disposal of several types of hazardous and difficult-to-dispose-of household items, including:
- Paint and paint-related products (paint disposal)
- Televisions, computers, and monitors (electronics disposal)
- Lawn and garden poisons
- Household cleaners and chemicals (household chemicals)
- Automotive fluids
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Medicines (medicines disposal)
- Batteries (battery recycling)
This event emphasizes hazardous waste disposal, helping residents handle potentially harmful products in a responsible way.
Why Handle With Care?
Proper hazardous materials dropoff is vital to ensure environmental safety in the community. Many items on the collection list, such as chemicals, electronics, paints, and batteries, contain compounds that can threaten local ecosystems if not handled appropriately. Events like these allow the public to address these concerns efficiently and safely.
Additional Hazardous Waste Disposal Options
For those who cannot attend Wednesday's collection day, the Handle with Care Facility provides ongoing services for hazardous waste disposal in the area. This permanent facility accepts many of the same items and operates Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Handle with Care Facility is located at 1055 A Cleaner Way in Huntsville and regularly serves Madison County residents seeking safe disposal methods.
Contact Information
Those who have questions about the upcoming collection day or need more information about hazardous waste disposal options in Madison County are encouraged to contact the District 4 office at 256-852-8351.
Supporting Environmental Safety in Madison County
The "Handle With Care" Collection Day underlines the importance of safe waste management for community well-being and the environment. By disposing of household chemicals, electronics, paints, medicines, and batteries at the designated event, residents of Madison County can do their part to prevent environmental harm and support a safer, cleaner community.
Source: whnt.com.
