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Residue From Human Waste Has Long Been Used as Farm Fertilizer in Oklahoma. Some Neighbors in State Hate it

Friday, March 28 by AP

WELLSTON, Okla. (AP) — When Leslie Stewart moved to her home in a rural expanse of Lincoln County outside of Oklahoma City more than 20 years ago, she thought she’d found a slice of heaven. In a town of fewer than 700 people, her son could attend a good school and her acreage offered... Read More.

Heat Forces Change in Ponca’s Solid Waste Collection Schedule

Wednesday, June 21 by Lyman James

Due to the increase in temperatures that we experience in the summer season, the Solid Waste (Trash) Collection department will begin their normal routes one hour earlier, at 6:00 a.m. This will go into effect on Monday, June 26, 2023 and continue through September 1, 2023. Please make sure to have your refuse (trash) out by... Read More.

Recycled paint from Household Hazardous Waste event is now ready for pick up

Thursday, June 30 by Lyman James

Recycled paint from Household Hazardous Waste event is now ready for pick up. Paint is free and will be distributed in 5 gallon buckets. We are currently limiting the distribution to 2 buckets per person, so we can make it available to as many people as possible. Paint can be picked up between 7:00... Read More.

Solid Waste Collection Routes Starting One Hour Early

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

Due to the increase in temperatures that we experience in the summer season, the Solid Waste (Trash) Collection department will begin their normal routes one hour earlier, at 6:00 am.This will go into effect on Monday June 20, 2022 and continue through September 2, 2022.Please make sure to have your refuse out by 6:00... Read More.

Blackwell City Council approves first readings of proposed rate increases for water, sewer, waste, and electrica

Friday, May 20 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council approved the first readings of proposed rate increases for water, sewer, waste, and electrical.This does NOT mean that the increases have been approved, as they will need to be read a second time and voted on again.These proposed increases are as follows:Sewer- 40% increaseWaste- 4%... Read More.

PCPD Officers and Civilian Employees assisted with the Drug Take Back Program at Household Hazardous Waste Day

Tuesday, April 26 by Lyman James

Ponca City Police Officers and Civilian Employees with the Ponca City Police Department assisted the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics with the Drug Take Back Program, during the Household Hazardous Waste Day in Ponca City on Saturday. Nearly 250 pounds of unused, expired and unneeded prescription medications were relinquished by Citizens of Ponca City. This program... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day coming up on Saturday

Tuesday, April 19 by Lyman James

This upcoming Saturday, April 23, is Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. This is your chance to bring in those unwanted items you may have around your home or garage that you may not know how to safely dispose of. The Ponca City Phillips 66 Refinery is partnering with the City of Ponca City for this... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste vs. Spring Cleanup

Friday, March 11 by Lyman James

Get your items separated for Household Hazardous Waste vs. Spring Cleanup!Household Hazardous Waste is held every OTHER year! This is a great time to get rid of the items that you are not allowed to set out for Spring Cleanup! NO commercial disposal.They WILL accept: Oil, antifreeze, car batteries, old paint, solvent, pool chemicals,... Read More.

Missed trash and solid waste pick up scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30

Thursday, October 29 by Lyman James

According to the Ponca City news, falling limbs and other hazards that occurred caused the Solid Waste Division to not pick up trash on Oct. 27.Trash was not able to be picked up in the areas of the Woodridge Subdivision, Whoitmore Hills Subdivision, Blue Stem/Homestead Subdivision and the Acre Homes Addition.Any missed trash will... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Day Information

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: The City of Ponca City and Phillips 66 are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event Saturday May 30, from 9 to 1 in the Phillips66 north parking lot located at Oak and South Avenue. Your family can generate as much as 100 pounds of hazardous waste each year. Hazardous... Read More.