Hazardous Waste
Replacing your smoke detectors? Many smoke detectors contain a trace amount of radioactive material— they are NOT accepted in the garbage or recycling. They are hazardous waste. The good news is that smoke detectors are now accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste...
Hazardous Waste
Fluorescent bulbs & tubes contain mercury and must be disposed of properly… do not throw in the trash or recycling! These drop-off sites accept residential fluorescent bulbs & tubes up to 4’ in length. Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 889A Devlin Road,...
Hazardous Waste, Tips
Batteries cannot go in the recycling, trash or compost carts! Multiple times in the past few years, misplaced batteries have started fires at our facilities and in our trucks. Luckily they were put out quickly, but fires from lithium ion batteries – the ones in your...