Dispose Of Household Hazardous Waste Free Today

October 23, 2010

Escambia County will host a Regional Roundup today from 8 a.m. until noon at Tate High School, 1771 Tate Road, Cantonment. Regional Roundup events provide an opportunity to properly dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste (HHW), shoes and up to four tires free of charge.

Businesses and residents can dispose of all types of clean, dry, recyclable electronics including computers, monitors and terminals, keyboards, mice, printers, TVs, copiers, fax machines, VCRs, stereo systems, and telephones. Electronics that have been stored outdoors or have water damage cannot be recycled. Businesses should call the Division of Solid Waste Management to make an appointment for disposal. Appliances are not accepted.

HHW items can cause injury if handled improperly. These items will usually have a warning or cautionary statement on their labels, such as: flammable, corrosive, poison, or toxic and include items such as swimming pool chemicals, cleaners, drain openers, paint and paint products, fuels, gases, lawn and garden chemicals, aerosol cans, and automotive repair and maintenance products.

Shoes are also collected for the Soles4Souls program. Donated shoes should be bound together with a rubber band.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive