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Not Accepted:

• No empty containers
• Unknown items w /no labels
• Pharmaceuticals (local Walgreens or CVS)
• Explosives
• Ammunition
• Radioactive wastes (anything produced by industries of mining, nuclear power generation,
defense, medicine or certain scientific research)
• Infectious wastes (blood, laboratory waste, human fluids etc.)
• Latex Paint (mix with saw dust, cat litter or dirt & let dry out then dispose)
• Commercial Wastes
• Laboratory Chemicals
• All Batteries
• Compressed Gas Cylinders & Propane Cylinders
• Products Containing Mercury
• Tires
• Light bulbs, CFLs, Fluorescent Lights (BatteriesPlus Bulbs in Springfield)
• Smoke Detectors (usually can be mailed back to manufacturer)
• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Cooking Oils
• Motor Oil (O'Reilys, Autozone & Some Walmarts)
• Sharps (needles & syringes)
• Fire Extinguishers (Marmic Fire & Safety in Springfield)
• Photographic Chemicals

Accepted Items:

• Oil based paint
• Lawn Care Chemicals
• Aerosols
• Cleaners (water-based & ammonia-based)
• Insect Sprays
• Wood Stains
• Bleach
• Spot Removers
• Pesticides
• Pool Chemicals
• Oven Cleaners
• Toilet Cleaners
• Gasoline/ Kerosene
• Moth Balls
• Drain Cleaner
• Spray Paint

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