It is illegal to place “universal waste” in the trash. Universal wastes are hazardous and contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment and public health if they are not disposed of properly.
Examples are:
household batteries
electronic devices
fluorescent tubes and bulbs
mercury devices (e.g., thermometers or lighted shoes)
Take Action!
Do the right thing! You can recycle batteries in your curbside program. Take your universal waste to the Shoreway Household Hazardous Waste facility for environmentally safe disposal and recycling.
Submitted by rethinkw-superadmin on Sun, 09/14/2008 - 22:17.
