RENO COUNTY — It's important that the public takes care of unspent fireworks properly at the end of their Independence Day fun.
Such fireworks were responsible for a fire at the Reno County Landfill last year.
According to the county, here are the procedures for proper disposal.
1. Allow fireworks to cool for 1 hour before handling
2. Fill an appropriately sized trash can halfway up with water
3. After one hour, place all used fireworks, including duds and sparklers into the trash can
4. Let the fireworks soak overnight in the water-filled bin away from any structures
5. Wrap or double wrap the fireworks in a water-soaked plastic bag so they can’t dry out and transfer them to your regular garbage bin for pickup, or take them to your local solid waste facility.
If you don't have a safe place to dispose of unused fireworks and you live in the city, you can call the Hutchinson Fire Department's non-emergency line at (620) 694-2871 and ask them for help.