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2 days left to drop off hazardous wastes and large appliances
Only two days remain for Typhoon Soudelor survivors to drop off household hazardous waste, large appliances (white goods) and electronics at Kobler Air Field.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the CNMI Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality worked together to provide this option to people who lost such goods to typhoon damage. Residents can bring their household hazardous waste, white goods and electronics that were damaged by Typhoon Soudelor to the old Kobler Air Field on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
EPA will continue to collect household hazardous waste at the Lower Base Transfer Station, Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 4pm.
Both locations accept disaster-related drop-offs free of charge. This option is intended for materials damaged by Typhoon Soudelor. However, those who are unsure if their appliances work and intend to seek replacement assistance from FEMA are encouraged to retain their appliances until power is restored. If the power is off, appliances should be turned off and unplugged to prevent possible damage when power is restored.
Household hazardous waste includes cleaners, pesticides, lawn and garden products, workshop and paint supplies, automotive supplies, batteries, solvents, thermometers, fluorescent lights, and flammable products such as oil, gas and propane. Another way to identify household hazardous waste is from labels that say things like: Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Flammable, or Corrosive. Improper disposal of these materials increases the risk of contaminating air, water and soil. For example, materials placed in drains flow directly to septic tanks or sewage treatment plants or directly into the ocean, polluting the ocean and potentially harming sensitive coral reefs.
White goods include refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, ovens, microwave ovens, water heaters, washers, and dryers. Televisions, computers, and other electronics can also be dropped off. Residents may call CNMI BECQ at 670-664-8500 with drop-off questions. (FEMA)
