Moniteau County residents now have an accessible drop-off facility. On the second Saturday of each month county residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste at a facility in Tipton by appointment, from 9 to 11 a.m.
The facility is funded in part by a grant from the Mid Missouri Solid Waste Management District and will be in operation from April through October.
Appointments, which are at 10 minute intervals, may be scheduled by calling the Tipton City Hall at 660-433-2323. The facility is located at 210 North Pacific Street, in Tipton, behind the city's public works building. Coming into the city on Highway 50, turn north on Route B at the traffic light, continue across the railroad tracks, turn east on Howard Street, the take the turn onto North Pacific Street. The facility, which is a truck box without wheels, is near the corner.