The household hazardous waste and electronics recycling and collection programs have moved to a new 6500 square foot building at the landfill. Citizens should check in at the traffic control booth to receive directions to the new facility. Disposal of household hazard waste and electronics is available during regularly scheduled collections:
· New Landfill facility: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Balls Ford Road Compost Facility: Second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In FY14, 1,335,020 pounds of electronics and 146,680 pounds of hazardous chemicals and materials were processed at previous facility. The new facility provides citizens a safe, covered and paved drop off area and it features a loading dock and warehouse for processing materials to facilitate better materials management. Residents can bring unwanted hazardous products free of charge for safe and proper disposal or recycling.
The proper identification and safe handling of household hazardous waste for disposal is as important as the proper use of these products. Improper disposal of hazardous materials, such as throwing them away with your household trash, dumping them in storm drains or sewer or septic systems, is dangerous and can:
· Injure garbage collectors and landfill workers by exploding aerosol cans, splashing chemicals, or poisonous fumes created by mixed chemicals
· Cause fires and/or explosions from chemical reactions in garbage collection trucks
· Pollute the ground and ground water from leachate leaks
· Endanger your health, the health of others and the environment
Common household hazardous waste products include items such as automotive fluids, solvents, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, home cleaning and maintenance products, unwanted fuel, paint, pest control products, and lawn and garden care products that need to be disposed of safely.
For safety, citizens should bring hazardous waste items in the original labeled container, sealed and packaged for transport. Citizens should transport hazardous materials upright in boxes with lids placed on securely. Do not mix containers because lids can come off during transport causing chemicals to mix and possibly creating dangerous reactions. Containers that are leaking should be individually bagged, sealed and labeled. If a product has been removed from its original container it must be properly labeled.
Hazardous Materials Accepted
· Aerosol cans
· Ant bait/traps
· Automotive paints
· Battery acid
· Carbon dioxide detectors
· Caulks/adhesives
· Chemistry kits
· Cleaning fluids/polishes
· Drain cleaners
· Driveway sealers
· Fertilizers
· Fire extinguishers
· Flammable abrasives
· Flammable waxes
· Fluorescent bulbs
· Gasoline
· Herbicides
· Insecticides
· Lacquers
· Mercury products
· Mineral spirits
· Oven cleaners
· Paint thinners
· Paints (latex & oil)
· Pesticides
· Pet supplies
· Photography chemicals
· Propane tanks (less than 20 lbs.)
· Rodent controls
· Silver cleaners
· Spray paint cans
· Swimming pool chemicals
· Varnishes
· Yard care products
Electronics Accepted
· Televisions,
· Computers, monitors, keyboards
· Printers
· Cell phones
· VCRs and DVDs
· Other electronics with a cord or circuited board.
The Solid Waste Division encourages residents to become familiar with the list of hazardous waste items and electronics so that they can plan for safe handling and proper disposal or recycling.
For more information, visit www.pwcgov.org/trashandrecycling.