Jackson County, Ore. – If you have any hazardous waste you’ve been wanting to get rid of, you can do so safely this weekend.
Rogue Disposal and Recycling is hosting their annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The drop-off will take place at the Rogue Transfer and Recycling Station on Table Rock Road in White City. There is a five dollar charge for the first cubic yard of waste, with the price increasing from there.
There will also be a “re-use table” at the event, where on-site chemists will evaluate everything that comes in, and set still usable items on a special table. The items are will be available to the public for free.
Click HERE for more information about the drop-off event.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO BRING
Cleaning Supplies (like window cleaners, drain cleaners, bathroom cleaners, any products containing bleach or ammonia)
Old pesticides and insecticides
Swimming Pool and Spa chemicals
Weed killers not currently approved for use
Thinners, solvents, old fuels like gasoline or kerosene
Old or toxic wood preservatives
Fluorescent light ballasts
Batteries ( alkaline, nickel hydride, nickel cadmium, lithium hydride)
Thermostats containing mercury
WHAT NOT TO BRING
NO Latex or Oil-based paints (go to www.paintcare.org to find a participating local retailer that will accept latex & oil based paints every day for recycling at no charge)
NO Fluorescent light tubes (use local recycling option)
NO Medical or biological waste. No sharps
NO Explosives or ammunition
NO Radioactive materials
NO Asbestos (there is a local disposal program)
NO Propane tanks (use local recycling option)
NO Pressurized metal canisters or Fire extinguishers
NO waste in containers larger than 5 gallons
NO 55-gallon drums
NO Commercial waste without application and appointment
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