McKean County residents will be able to dispose of electric and hazardous household waste at an event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 22 in Duke Center.

The collection will be held at Otto-Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, 143 R L Sweitzer Drive, Duke Center. The event is open to McKean County residents only.

Pre-registration is required. To register online, visit either www.ecsr.net or the McKean County Conservation District’s Facebook page, or call the district at (814) 887-4020.

Acceptable electronics include computers, televisions, printers, microwaves, stereos, copiers, fax machines, cell phones, DVD players, gaming systems, etc.

Acceptable household hazardous waste includes household cleaning products, oil/latex based paint, wood/metal cleaners and polish, stain/finishes, batteries, light bulbs, fuel additives, pool chemicals, antifreeze, aerosols, herbicides, pesticides, motor oil (must be in a closed container), bug sprays, etc.

Cost per item is:

• household hazardous waste, $1/pound

• all tube/CRT TVs & monitors, $0.60/pound

• all non-CRT devices & electronics, $0.40/pound

• universal waste (batteries, bulbs), $0.75/pound

• small freon containing devices, $0.65/pound

• paint (oil and latex), $0.63/pound

• propane tanks, $4/each

A full gallon of paint weighs approximately 8 pounds.

The collection is made possible by ECS&R and the McKean County Conservation District.