HazChem Center ¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾of Southeast Iowa The following materials cannot be
placed in a landfill. They may be taken (by appointment only) to the HazChem
Center in Burlington.
Acceptable Materials Garage and Workshop: Antifreeze Epoxy Paint Remover Acids
Gasoline and Kerosene
Paint thinner Acetone (see
Automotive Products
Petroleum-based adhesives Aerosol cleaners for tips on recycling
gasoline) Roofing tar Auto polish Glues
Shellac Auto starter fluid Lighter fluid Spray paints Car wax Paint
(oil and lead-based
Stains Carburetor cleaner only – see Paint
Disposal Varnish Caulk for
tips on disposal of Windshield washer solution Contact cement latex paint) Driveway sealer Home and Garden: Aerosol cans Furniture
polish Rat,
mouse and gopher Button batteries Insect spray poisons Brush and weed killer Metal polish (solvent) Rust removers Concrete cleaner Mothballs Shoe polish Fertilizer
Pesticides Spot remover Fungicide Pool
chemicals
Wallpaper remover Kitchen and Bathroom: Ammonia-based cleaners Drain cleaners Oven cleaners Cleaners (solvent-based) Floor care products Toilet bowl cleaners Non-Acceptable Materials Ammunition
and explosives Fire
extinguishers Propane
cylinders Asbestos
Fluorescent light bulbs
Radioactive materials Car
batteries *SERVICE BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY *No containers larger than 5 gallons For questions regarding
materials not listed above, call 1-877-HAZCHEM That’s toll free
1-877-429-2436
Wednesday - November 19, 2008 - 03:08 pm CST
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