Cleaning out closets and garages in the spring feels so
good. It’s freeing to make space and get rid of old junk. Take care when you
clean out sensitive items and make the extra trip to protect neighbors and our
environment.
Check out your city’s solid waste or public-works page to
get the dates for upcoming spring electronic and hazardous-material disposal
days. Bring your water/waste bill or another bill if your apartment community
includes those services, so the city will know you are a resident.
Electronics
Recycling
Acceptable items include:
- Computers, printers, keyboards, screens, hard drives and
mouses.
- Telephones, fax machines, answering machines, typewriters
and calculators.
- Televisions, cameras, VHS and DVD players, stereo
equipment and speakers.
Unacceptable items:
- Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) and fluorescent light
bulbs (these need to be recycled somewhere else).
- Batteries.
- Household appliances such as coffeemakers, microwaves,
refrigerators, washer/dryers.
Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Acceptable items for city disposal:
- Photo chemicals, auto fluids, household cleaners, pool
acids/chlorine.
- Paints, stains, thinners, solvents. » Household and car
batteries.
- CFL and fluorescent bulbs.
Unacceptable items:
- Tires and appliances.
- Medical waste.
- Explosive or radioactive materials.