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Household Hazardous Waste Day

September 25, 2010  from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

NEW THIS YEAR

This year we are NOT accepting any computers or electronics, they can be dropped off at the recycle center any time free of charge.

All batteries must have the terminals wrapped in tape or be in individual bags.  

 Accepted Items

  • Drain or oven cleaners
  • Old chemistry sets
  • Metal polish
  • Arts and craft supplies
  • Photo chemicals
  • Floor cleaners
  • Dry cleaning fluids
  • Wood preservatives and strippers
  • Septic system cleaners
  • Paint thinner
  • Chips from removed lead based paint (must be in a plastic bag)
  • Fluorescent lights
  • Compact fluorescent lights
  • Rust preventatives
  • Oil based paints (all combined into one can)
  • Transmission fluid
  • Solvents or degreasers
  • Sealant
  • Antifreeze or brake fluid
  • Engine and radiator cleaners
  • Dioxin seven or 2,4,5-T
  • Kerosene
  • Oil mixed gas or dirty gas
  • Pesticides and herbicides in 5 gal.  or smaller containers
  • Insect spray and rodent killers
  • Pool chemicals
  • muriatic acid
  • no-pest strips
  • PCB contaminated items
  • BBQ or camping propane cylinders
  • Cell phones
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Mercury and Mercury Thermometer
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Items NOT Accepted

  • Computers
  • Printers
  • Monitors
  • Fax Machines
  • TV's
  • Latex Paint
  • Motor Oil
  • Akaline bateries
  • Asbestos
  • Freon or unknown gases
  • Controlled substances/drugs
  • Radioactive materials
  • Tires
  • Infectious medical waste
  • Smoke detectors
  • Explosives and highly reactive materials
  • Garbage
  • Ammunition, fireworks (call the police)
  • Radioactive materials

 

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