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December 5, 2005

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Improper placement of waste at the curb promotes litter

Overfilled waste container with fluorescent bulbs. Fluorecent bulbs contain mercury and should be taken to a household hazardous waste collection center.

 

Hazardous materials in containers that are recieved in good condition are available to the public for free.

 

Processing center at the Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.

 

Loading docks and dumpsters are a significant litter source.

 

Recent updates to U.S. safety laws have created a glut of tanks with outdated valves that are now illegal to refill.

 

Over-filled containers pose problems for automated waste collection.

 

The solvents are collected in a drum beneath the parts washer for recirculation. These liquids will often qualify as a hazardous waste under RCRA.

 

Discarded TVs are a large component of E-waste.