WHERE CAN I DISPOSE OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION AND OTHER DRUGS?
You may deposit all your unused medications in a lock-box at
the Benton County Sheriff’s Department at 1300 SW 14th St. in Bentonville from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.,
7 days a week. There is no charge for
this service, and the drugs will be incinerated properly.
Many people incorrectly dispose of prescription and over-the counter drugs by flushing them
down the toilet. Scientists have detected trace levels of these medications in groundwater, streams and drinking
water. Controlling what goes down the
drain is the easiest and most effective way to protect the environment. One important way we can all help is through
proper disposal of unused over-the- counter and prescription drugs by high
temperature incineration.
WHERE CAN I DISPOSE OF MY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE?
Many of the products we use around the home contain
materials which are hazardous to human health and the environment. Many
household hazardous wastes can be RECYCLED.
Here are some potentially hazardous materials and local
places to recycle them:
| Appliances: | The Benton County Solid Waste District Convenience Center on Daisy Rd in Centerton.
Open on Saturdays 8:00-4:00 www.bcswd.com |
Batteries:
(Automotive Only) | Auto Zone at 119 S. 8th St. (479) 636-1306
O’Reilly Auto Parts at 1604 S. 8th St. (479) 631-6563 and 2820 W. Walnut (479) 936-8625
Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express at 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd. (479) 621-8497 and
2110 W. Walnut (479) 636-0035 (will recycle old one only if you buy a new one.) |
Batteries:
(All Types) | Batteries Plus at 4500 W. Walnut (479) 631-7587
Open Monday-Friday 8:00-7:00, Saturday 8:00-6:00, and Sunday 11:00-6:00 |
| Car Tires: | Best Brake and Muffler Inc. at 2820 NE Hudson Rd. (479) 621-9880
The Benton County Solid Waste District Convenience Center on Daisy Rd in Centerton.
Open on Saturdays 8:00-4:00. www.bcswd.com (479) 795-0751
Up to 4 passenger car tires without rims per household per month. |
| Cell Phones: | The Benton County Solid Waste District Convenience Center on Daisy Rd in Centerton.
Open on Saturdays 8:00-4:00. www.bcswd.com
Best Buy at 2220 Promenade Blvd (479) 619-2301
Office Depot at 4600 W. Walnut (479) 631-8770
Staples at 4021 W. Walnut (479) 636-0285 |
Compact
Fluorescent
Light Bulbs: | The Benton County Solid Waste District accepts up to 8 fluorescent bulbs (any length) at its Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for a fee of $5.00. Please visit their website for details on their scheduled Collection Events. www.bcswd.com |
| Electronics: | The Benton County Solid Waste District Convenience Center on Daisy Rd in Centerton.
Open on Saturdays 8:00-4:00. www.bcswd.com (479) 795-0751 (no recycling fee)
Office Depot at 4600 W. Walnut (479) 631-8770 (charge a recycling fee)
Best Buy at 2220 Promenade Blvd (479) 619-2301 ($10 fee for monitors and televisions but they give you a $10 gift card. Limit 3 items per household per day)
Staples at 4021 W. Walnut (479) 636-0285 (charge a recycling fee except on Dell products) |
Ink and Toner
Cartridges: | Best Buy at 2220 Promenade Blvd (479) 619-2301
Office Depot at 4600 W. Walnut (479) 631-8770
Staples at 4021 W. Walnut (479) 636-0285 |
| Oil, Motor: | Auto Zone at 119 S. 8th St. (479) 636-1306
O’Reilly Auto Parts at 1604 S. 8th St. (479) 631-6563 and
2820 W. Walnut (479) 936-8625
Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express at 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd. (479) 621-8497 and
2110 W. Walnut (479) 636-0035.
*Wal-Mart also accepts Oil Filters, Transmission Fluid, and Hydraulic Fluid.
*All locations accept up to 5 gallons per household per day. |
| Oil, Cooking: | The Benton County Solid Waste District accepts up to 5 gallons of cooking oil at its Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. Please visit their website for details on their scheduled Collection Events. www.bcswd.com |
Rechargeable
Batteries: | Best Buy at 2220 Promenade Blvd (479) 619-2301
Office Depot at 4600 W. Walnut (479) 631-8770
Radio Shack at 917 W. Walnut (479) 636-3160 |
Did you know that consumer electronics is the fastest growing waste stream in the world? In the USA, millions of tons of old or broken electronics are thrown away every year, creating potentially harmful waste known as tech trash. Lead, mercury, flame retardants and other toxins from these landfilled electronics can seep into the soil and ground water, posing serious health and environmental risks.
WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS WASTE THAT CAN’T BE RECYCLED?
The Benton County Solid Waste District is working to re-establish a full time program for accepting hazardous wastes. In the meantime they hold hazardous waste round-ups at their Convenience Center on Daisy Road in Centerton. Check their website for acceptable materials and round-up dates. www.bcswd.com
