Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility Accepted Items
Address: 1150 N. North Branch Street
The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility accepts these chemicals:
- household chemicals, such as bleach, harsh cleaning materials, drain cleaners, etc.
- batteries (rechargeable, lithium, car batteries, etc.)
- oil-based paints, aerosol paints and paint thinners
- solvents (mineral spirits, stains, paint strippers, preservatives, sealers)
- unused or expired medications (non-controlled only)
- compact fluorescent light bulbs and tubes
- antifreeze
- motor oil, gasoline, auto fluids
- herbicides, pesticides and insecticides
- propane tanks for BBQ grills
- lead acid batteries
- all aerosol cans (spray paint, hair spray, etc.)
- lawn, pool and hobby chemicals
- mercury (thermometers, switches, thermostats)
- small fire extinguishers
- small non-refillable cylinders (NRC’s)
The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility accepts these electronic materials:
- TV
- Computer
- Computer keyboards and mice
- Printer
- Fax machine
- Scanner
- VCR player
- DVD player
- DVD recorder
- Digital converter boxes
- Cable and satellite receivers
- Small-scale services
- Video game consoles
- Portable digital music players (mp3 players, iPods, etc.)
The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility does NOT accept:
- business/commercial sector wastes (residential waste only)
- alkaline batteries
- explosives, ammunition, or fireworks
- latex paint, acrylic and water based paint (how to dispose of latex paint)
- agricultural and institutional waste
- smoke or carbon monoxide detectors
- farm machinery oil
- cement or concrete
- household appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, stoves, refrigerators, washer, dryers, humidifiers, blenders, dehumidifiers, etc.)
- medical waste (such as sharps, needles, lancets, biohazards)
- HVAC systems and accessories (air conditioners, furnaces, filters, etc.)
- radioactive material
- refrigerants/freons
- air conditioners
- tires
- controlled substances/narcotics
- large/business copy machines
- vacuum cleaners
- films, reels, CD’s, DVD’s, video tapes, cassette tapes, etc.
- answering machines
- calculators
- digital cameras
- video cameras
- paper shredders
- power tools
- print cartridges
- stereo equipment
- telephones
- typewriters
- business copy machines
Visit Earth911 to find outlets for those materials or consider selling or donating working materials.