Hazardous Waste
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What is considered to be hazardous waste?
When we think of hazardous waste, we usually think of large factories manufacturing or using exotic chemicals, sometimes disposing of waste through huge pipes or dumping poisonous sludge into a river. We seldom think of hazardous waste as something we find in our own homes. Many household products contain the same chemicals produced and used by industry. Some of the more common household hazardous waste include, insecticides, herbicides, cleaners, medicines, solvents, paints, fuels, batteries and an assortment of automotive products.
Electronics - Most computers monitors and TV's contain a cathode ray tube (CRT) which can contain 3 to 6 pounds of lead, a hazardous material that should not be landfilled or burned in Waste to Energy facilities. In addition, computers and other electronic equipment contains small amounts of mercury and hexavalent chromium which also should not be burned or landfilled. Working electronics can be donated to Goodwill Services (576.7145).
Electronics are picked up every Thursday at the curb. Place them out on your regular day of service and we will collect on the next Thursday. We will collect this e-waste and deliver to the Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility for proper recycling and disposal. You can also bring your E-waste to one of our semi-annual Cash for Trash events. You can also take other electronics to the Leon County Electronics Recycling Program (606.1802) located at the Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility, 7550 Apalachee Parkway.