Acceptable and Unacceptable Materials

Most acceptable materials for the collection must be placed INSIDE the collection kit. These materials include

  • Automotive products (antifreeze, brake fluid, cleaner, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, motor oil, oil filter, polish, wax, gasoline, diesel fuel),
  • Paint products (latex, oil-based, thinners, artist's paint, spray paint, stain, sealer, caulk),
  • Household cleaners (ammonia, cleaning compounds, floor stripper, drain cleaner, tile/shower cleaner, rust remover)
  • Flammable and combustible materials (kerosene, solvent, certain cleaners),
  • Swimming pool chemicals (pool acid, chlorine liquid, and chlorine tablets),
  • Garden chemicals (insect sprays, weed killers,herbicidesefertilizerser, pesticides)
  • Misc. household items such as batteries and hobby glue.

Some materials will be accepted OUTSIDE of the kit. These include

  • Vehicle batteries (up to 4)
  • Fluorescent tubes and CFLs (up to 10, placed inside their original sheaths or taped together)
  • Televisions (one at a time)
  • One computer system (one each of the following: CPU/tower, monitor, keyboard, mouse, desktop printer)
  • Electronics with circuit boards up to 25 pounds (CD rom, VCRs, cell phones, DVD/CD/tape players, related cords)

Materials that are UNACCEPTABLE for the collection include

  • Ammunition
  • Asbestos
  • Biological waste
  • Business supplies from homes
  • Commercial products
  • Construction materials
  • E-cigarettes
  • Empty containers
  • Explosives
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Items in containers over 5 gallons
  • Items that are not properly packaged
  • Leaking containers
  • Medicines
  • Radioactive materials
  • Smoke detectors
  • Tires
  • Trash (including bulky items)
  • Unknown materials, pressurized cylinders
  • Unlabeled containers

If you have questions about proper disposal methods for unacceptable items, contact the call center at 800-449-7587.

Got more stuff? Don't worry!

  • This service is availabyear-roundund
  • Cost is included in your regular trash bill.
  • If you have more stuff, just schedule another collection
  • Small quantities may be combined with your neighbors

Call center representatives are available from Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm.

  • 800-449-7587
  • Leave a message after hours, on weekends, and on holidays
  • Email the call center at At Your Door