Hazardous Wastes
NEW FOR 2008
Expanded list of Household Hazardous Waste Items
Picked Up for Free at the Curb
MVRS offers all its customers free, curbside pickup of the following household hazardous wastes:
Household batteries (not car batteries)
Latex paint
Motor oil
Oil filters
New for '08:
Flourescent Lightbulbs (under 4' in length only)
Non-empty Aerosol Cans (OK to put empty ones in recycle carts)
Computers and Computer Monitors
Printers
Televisions (there will be a charge only for larger TV's that require two men to lift)
Cell Phones
The limit on paint and oil is three one-gallon cans total on any one pickup. Paint must be sealed in containers with original labels. Batteries, flourescent lightbulbs and cell phones should be packaged separately in paper or ziplock bags.
There is no limit on the number of times you may use this service during the year (sorry, this service is not available to businesses). You must call our office in advance (457-9760) to schedule the pickup of your household hazardous waste, but it need not be on the same day as your regular garbage day.
Important Note: There is a wealth of additional information about the disposal and recycling of household hazardous wastes in Marin on the following website:
http://www.marinrecycles.org |
FREE DROP-OFF SITE AVAILABLE FOR
OTHER HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES
One of Marin's permanent household hazardous waste facilities is located behind the Marin Recycling Center at 565 Jacoby Street in San Rafael. This is a FREE drop-off site for MVRS customers. Some amount limitations per trip may apply and a photo ID is required to verify where you live. Businesses must make an appointment to drop off HHW's, but residents may go at any time during business hours. For more information, residents should call 485-6806 and businesses should call 485-5648.
You may bring any of the items on the following list of Household Hazardous Wastes:
Aerosol Cans (containing any prod.)
Oil Based and Latex Based Paints
Flaming Gases (propane, etc.)
Flaming Liquids, Thinners, Solvents
Motor Oil, Lube Oil (used / unused)
Antifreeze
Other Auto Products
Automobile Batteries
Household Batteries
Pesticides, Herbicides, Fertilizers
Wood Preservatives
Adhesives, Glue, Putty, Caulk
Household Cleaners
Waxes, Polishes
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Asbestos (linoleum, shingles, etc.)
Roofing, Tar, Roofing Products
Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs
Photo Chemicals
Mercury Thermometers
Printers
VCR's
Answering Machines
Radios
Computer and Television Monitors
Cell Phones
Microwave Ovens
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