Fort Carson is celebrating America Recycles Day on its annual observance Nov. 15 with a household hazardous waste collection event at the old commissary parking lot (building 1525) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The community is encouraged to participate in reducing expensive landfill waste, preventing pollution and helping the Mountain Post get one step closer to its Net Zero waste goals. The event is free, however, a donation of non-perishable food items for Care and Share is encouraged.

What will be collected Nov. 15th at the old Commissary parking lot?

Household products: Aerosols, ammonia, ammunition, batteries, bleach, cleaners (carpet, drain, oven and toilet), cooking and lamp oils, cosmetics, degreasers, deodorizers, fire extinguishers, fireworks, floor cleaners/waxes, fluorescent lights and ballasts, furniture polish/wax, gunpowder, laundry products, mercury, mothballs, photographic chemicals, propane and butane tanks (1 pound and 20 pounds), rust removers, silver cleaners, spot removers, etc.

Paint, stains, solvents, etc.: Latex, oil-based, aerosol and hobby paints; and lacquers, solvents, stains, strippers, thinners, varnishes, etc.

Lawn and garden products: Lawn and houseplant fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, rodent poisons, wood preservatives, etc.

Automotive products: Antifreeze, batteries, brake and transmission fluids, cleaners (bug, tar, chrome, engine and vinyl), contaminated motor oil, self-service uncontaminated motor oil in 5-gallon containers or smaller only, flares, fuels, wax, etc.

Electronics and data media: Computers, printers, scanners, audio/video equipment, camcorders, cell phones, digital cameras, fax machines, microwave ovens, TVs, audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, game cartridges, etc.

The battalion that brings the most nonmilitary electronic waste (by weight) will receive a monetary award to their morale, welfare and recreation funds. Representatives from units will be required to check in at the event collection point where items will be weighed.
Who can bring their items to the collection event? The collection event is open to military members and their families, Department of Defense civilians, defense contractors and retirees.

The movie “Bag it,” which examines the impact of plastic on society, will be shown for free Nov. 14 at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129. The short version of the movie, 45 minutes, focuses on the politics of bags, single-use disposables, waste and recycling and the health of oceans. The long version, 60 minutes, also includes a chapter on human health. Show times for the short version are 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and for the long version, 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

For more information, call 526-4340 or 526-1695.