Frequently Asked Questions The Mesa County Local Emergency Planning Committee [MCLEPC] was formed to address issues and concerns related to hazardous materials safety in Mesa County, Colorado. With representatives from industry, transportation, health care, emergency response agencies, government, and concerned citizens, this committee is dedicated to developing a cooperative partnership to minimize chemical hazards, prepare for hazardous materials emergencies, and promote chemical safety awareness throughout Mesa County. When and where does the MCLEPC meet? The MCLEPC meets on the second Thursday of each month from 12 noon to one o'clock in the Red Cross Annex located on the northeast corner of 5th Street and Gunnison Avenue in Grand Junction. Is this an open meeting? Yes. You are welcome to attend. If I went to a meeting, what would I hear discussed? The committee regularly conducts reviews of facilities in Mesa County which store, manufacture, and use hazardous materials. With the facility operator's participation, the Committee considers: the impact of a hazardous material release, in place emergency procedures, and the anticipated actions of emergency response agencies. The committee also discusses transportation of hazardous materials in Mesa County along with other related issues. If I witness the abandonment, illegal disposal/dumping, or release of a hazardous material in Mesa County, what should I do? Call 911. Can I obtain information on chemicals used and stored in Mesa County? Yes. Facilities which store, use, or manufacture hazardous materials at or above specified quantities are required to annually report these materials. Information on materials stored at a specific facility in Mesa County may be obtained by filing a written request with the Hazardous Materials Coordinator of the Grand Junction Fire Department at 330 South 6th Street in Grand Junction. How do I properly dispose of household quantities of hazardous materials? The Mesa County HHW Collection Facility is located at the Mesa County Landfill, 3071 Highway 50, Grand Junction, and is open each Friday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The facility will be closed during all major holidays. For more information please call 970 255-0754 or 970 257-9336. The Mesa County HHW Collection Program accepts the following materials, FREE of charge, from Mesa County residents only: Used motor oil, antifreeze, automotive products, paints, solvents, wood stains, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, spa and pool chemicals, household cleaners, garden and hobby products, household and auto batteries, old gasoline, and aerosol cans. The Mesa County HHW collection facility will not accept explosive materials, such as gun powder or ammunition, radioactive materials, and bio-hazards. Many new or near new materials have been turned in by the public for disposal or recycling and are available for reuse at the Mesa County HHW Collection Facility. Mesa County residents over the age of 18 can take as many products as they wish at NO COST. The Mesa County HHW Collection Facility also provides a safe and affordable disposal and recycling option for small businesses which are Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators [CESQG] in Mesa County. This program is fee based and will require each CESQG to register with the Mesa County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. For more information please call 970 257-9336 LEPC Home Page About LEPC Frequently Asked Questions Hazardous Materials Plan Links Minutes Newsletters Mesa County LEPC P.O. Box 2242 Grand Junction, CO 81502-2242 For more information contact: