Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events
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Hazardous Waste:
Don't trash it, let us handle it
Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events are held on the first Saturday of the month between September and May. We also participate in the City of Tallahassee's Cash-For-Trash events every April and October.
During Fiscal Year 2010-2011, 1,910 citizens dropped off 32.9 tons of hazardous waste and 29.3 tons of electronic scrap at our collection events. Thank you for your support.
You don't have to wait! The Hazardous Waste Center is open six days a week.
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| BRING THESE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS TO REMOTE COLLECTIONS: |
- Aerosol Cans
- Ammunition
- Rechargeable and Alkaline Batteries
- Bleach
- Drain Cleaner
- Electronics-TV’s and Computers (limit five per household)
- Fire Extinguishers
- Flares and Pyrotechnics
- Fluorescent Bulbs (limit 25 tubes) and Ballasts
- Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel Fuel
- Household Cleaners
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- Mercury-containing Devices (thermometers, thermostats, manometers)
- Motor Oil
- Paints and Thinners
- Lawn and Garden Chemicals
- Photographic Chemicals
- Pool Chemicals
- Pressure Bottles and Tanks (oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.)
- Propane Bottles and Tanks (under 40 lbs.)
- Tires (Limit One Per Household)
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Our Guide for Safely Packing Household Hazardous Waste for Transport
Please limit your load to 50 lbs. or 5 gallons per household and 5 electronic items.
Please pack safely to avoid spills and accidental mixing of materials.
Please do not pack batteries in the same container as fluorescent light bulbs.
We DO NOT accept medical (including sharps), pharmaceutical, or radioactive materials.
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COLLECTION EVENT DATES AND LOCATIONS
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For information about these events, call 606-1803 or e-mail.
Hazardous waste from non-household sources (business, agency, church or organization) are not accepted at Collection Events. Disposal of non-household hazardous waste is by appointment only at the Hazardous Waste Center. Fees will apply.
For citizen and staff safety, Collection Events are weather dependent and may be cancelled or postponed in the case of adverse conditions. We will make every effort to reschedule as soon as possible and information will be updated as it becomes available.
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