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Household Hazardous Waste: Can I put household hazardous waste, such as old gasoline, used batteries, oil or pesticides, in my trash for curbside pickup?Can I put household hazardous
waste, such as old gasoline, used batteries, oil or pesticides, in my trash for
curbside pickup?
These types of items, known as
household hazardous waste, can not be put with your trash or recycling for
curbside pickup by Republic Services. You can however, take them to the
Republic Services transfer station location at 560 Cape Horn Drive on specific
days for disposal. Please view the calendar for the dates and
times that these items can be taken to this location. Please be sure to bring a
copy of your Republic Services bill and ID to show that you are a current
customer.
What types of household
hazardous wastes can be taken to the Republic Services transfer station located
at 560 Cape Horn Drive?
You can take household hazardous
wastes to the transfer station on specific dates and times as shown on the
attached calendar. Wastes that can be taken by Republic Services include
old paint, used batteries, flammable liquids (gasoline, solvent based cleaners,
brake fluid, antifreeze, etc), drain and oven cleaners, pool chemicals,
pesticides/fertilizers, computers/TVs (limit 2), adhesives and aerosol cans.
There is a limit of 40 lbs or 15 gallons. Items that are unacceptable for
disposal at the transfer station include explosives, pressurized gas cylinders,
commercial waste, mercury, ammunition, industrial waste and any unidentified
material. Call Republic Services at (702) 735-5151 if you have any
questions. (FAQ11382)
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