Read the Chimes online at www.chimesnews.net Thursday, January 22, 2015 Avenal’s Local News Volume 19 Number 46 Sharps disposal in Kings County now easier than ever Shown above the new sharps waste kiosk in front of the Avenal Police Department along side the prescription medication take back kiosk. Photo submitted The Kings County Department of Public Health in partnership with the Kings County Sheriff’s Office, Avenal Police Department, Corcoran Police Department, and Lemoore Police Department is pleased to announce the installation of sharps waste kiosks. These kiosks are co-located with the recently installed "prescription medication take back" receptacles between the Sheriff's Administration and Operations buildings in Hanford and at the Avenal, Corcoran, and Lemoore Police Departments. Many residents of Kings County find themselves in possession of syringes, needles, lancets or other "sharp" items which they may have difficulty disposing of. The improper disposal of these sharps presents a danger to those who may handle them. SB1305 which was passed in 2008 regulates household sharps waste, and the law prohibits people from placing homegenerated sharps waste in residential municipal solid waste collection containers, including recyclable materials or greenwaste, and rolloff containers used for construction and demolition debris. The law also requires that sharps waste be transported in an approved sharps container and managed by an authorized facility. The kiosks’ receptacle is approximately 53" tall by approximately 24" wide and is made using 14 gauge steel, meaning that they are low maintenance as well as difficult to damage. The kiosk accommodates a 38gallon re-usable container. Kiosks feature a durable exterior locking mechanism. (see attached photos of all of the kiosks) Anyone wanting to safely dispose of their sharps can bring them to the kiosks Av enal’s Week end Weather W armer this weekend and sunny Highs in the high 60’ s to low 70’ s and lows in the mid 40’ s. Friday Saturday Sunday Sponsored by: located at the Sheriff's Office or the Police Departments and dispose of them in a safe and legal manner. The items deposited will remain completely anonymous. Residents may put the sharps directly into the kiosk or they may deposit their sharps container into the kiosk. The kiosk contains a large sharps container that will be exchanged by a licensed medical waste hauler so that there is always an opportunity for disposal. Full sharps containers can still be dropped off at Kings Waste Recycling Authority (KWRA) at 7803 HanfordArmona Rd., Hanford, CA. Call KWRA at (559) 5838829 for a listing of their drop-off times. Article submitted by Kings County Department of Public Health. Community Events & Announcements Avenal’s Got Talent Contest Rescheduled for April 18, 2015 at Rice Park during “Stop, Look and Listen” Kids Day. If you are interested or know anyone who is stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to pick up a registration form. We will be holding a parent/contestant meeting prior to contest to go over rules. Time and place TBD. If you have any questions call City Hall and ask to speak to either Anna (bi-lingual) or Sheila - 386-5766 Food Distribution Distribucion de Comida Sunny High: 67° Low: 42° Sunny High: 69° Low: 44° Sunny High: 74° Low: 47° Landfill open: Mon. - Fri. 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 6 a.m. - 11 a.m. 559-386-5844 Friday, February 20, 2015, Friday, March 20, 2015 Friday, April 17, 2015, Friday, May 15, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Avenal Adult School, 205 Park Ave., Avenal Avenal Residents only Solamente Residentes de Avenal email announcements to [email protected]
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