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Garbage
Click here for a picture showing items not allowed in the garbage.
Most of what businesses throw in the garbage is actually recyclable. The more you recycle, the lower your garbage bill.
For a list of materials to recycle click here
For tips on reducing waste altogether, click here
Prohibited Items
Do not put the following materials in the garbage:
Computers and TVs.
For safe disposal options see the Take It Back Network.
Needles and syringes. For safe disposal options see Frequently Asked Questions - Recycling Service.
Fluorescent tubes and bulbs. For safe disposal options see Frequently Asked Questions - Recycling Service
Concrete, rocks and dirt
Hazardous Waste: Oil-based paint, varnish, paint thinner, solvents
- Lawn products: insecticides, herbicides, fertilizer
- Automotive products: vehicle batteries and fluids
- Aerosol spray cans
For safe disposal options for these and other materials visit www.govlink.org/hazwaste/business/index
Computers and TVs
Needles and syringes
Concrete, rocks and dirt
Hazardous Waste:
- Oil-based paint, varnish, paint thinner, solvents
- Lawn products: insecticides, herbicides, fertilizer
- Automotive products: vehicle batteries and fluids
- Aerosol spray cans
Special Handling
Bag loose items
- Cool and bag loose ashes
- Bag cat litter or animal waste
- Bag loose Styrofoam packing pellets
- Bag loose sawdust
Latex Paint Cans
Paint must be dry or solid (use pet litter)
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