Can I recycle aerosol cans in the cart?
Yes. Once empty, aerosol cans may be recycled in your blue cart (including pesticide cans). The cans are made of tin and steel. Recycling metal saves energy, reduces greenhouse gases and conserves natural resources. Remove the plastic top and place it in your cart. Aerosol cans that still contain liquids should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste collection facility at the transfer station. There is no charge for this service. Look under aerosol cans on http://www.clark.wa.gov/recycle/recyclingA-Z.html for specific locations and hours or call 360-397-6118, ext. 4352.
I dropped and broke a fluorescent bulb. Is there a safe way to clean it up?
Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) contain significant amounts of mercury that can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin. If one breaks on the floor, open a window and leave the room for at least 15 minutes. Then scoop up the fragments and powder with stiff paper or cardboard and place them in a plastic bag. Wearing disposable gloves, wipe the area clean with damp paper towels or disposable wipes and place them in the plastic bag. Do not use a vacuum or broom as particles will go into the air and may be inhaled. If the bulb broke on a carpet, follow the same procedure and then use sticky tape to pick up remaining powder or small pieces of glass. Seal plastic bag and take to a household hazardous waste collection site. For locations and times, look up hazardous waste on www.recyclinga-z.com or call 360-397-6118 ext 4352.
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