It’s horrifying that this even needs to be said!
Residents of Fort Smith woke to a new public health alert as the city sounded a warning about everyday automotive waste.
The City of Fort Smith has issued a water safety warning urging residents to stop pouring auto fluids down drains, stressing that improper disposal can pollute local waterways; officials advise recycling or taking fluids to hazardous‑waste collection sites and provide contact info for Solid Waste Services.
City Issues Auto Fluid Disposal Warning
The city announced that used motor oil, antifreeze and other automotive fluids can contaminate waterways when not disposed of properly. This notice comes from the City of Fort Smith’s Solid Waste Services department. The warning emphasizes that such contamination threatens local water quality.
Residents are urged to recycle used automotive fluids or bring them to an approved hazardous waste collection site. The city provides a list of locations on its website, linked in the announcement (https://cofs.info/3t6VIhS). No specific collection sites were listed in the post.
The advisory explicitly tells people never to pour fluids down a drain or dump them on the ground. It notes that small actions like proper disposal make a big difference in protecting water resources. The city did not specify any recent incidents that prompted the warning.
For questions, the public can contact Solid Waste Services at 479-784-2350. The city encourages community participation to keep Fort Smith clean. Further details can be obtained from the city’s hazardous waste services page.
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