Disposal guide

This searchable guide tells you how to properly dispose of many common and uncommon household items.

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Ink or toner cartridge

Disposal method: Drop-off, Garbage

What to do:

Bring to a retail location that accepts ink cartridges for recycling or bag and put in your garbage cart.

More information:

Check for refill kits available at office supply stores or large retail stores.

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Laptop

Disposal method: Drop-off, Large recyclable item pick up

What to do:
Donate if usable. If not usable, bring to one of the following:
Remove and bring the battery to a drop-off location for recycling.

You must tape the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the batteries for safe storage and transport. Bring the whole device to a drop-off location for recycling if you can't remove the battery.

More information:

You could also keep it in a box with other small electronic or metal items. When the box is full, set it next to your recycling cart by 6 a.m. on your recycling day. Label the box "For Solid Waste". The crew will write your item on a list. A separate truck will come the next business day to pick it up for recycling.

Fun fact:

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries can cause fires. They are used in many common items like

  • electronic greeting cards and toys
  • cellphones, smart watches and laptops
  • power tools and electric lawn equipment
  • e-bikes and electric vehicles

Fires can and do occur in collection vehicles and at waste and recycling facilities. Properly manage batteries to prevent injuries and destruction to vehicles and facilities.

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License plate

Disposal method: Drop-off, Large recyclable item pick up

What to do:
Donate if usable. If not usable, bring to one of the following
More information:
You could also keep it in a box with other small electronic or metal items. When the box is full, set it next to your recycling cart by 6 a.m. on your recycling day. Label the box "for Solid Waste". The crew will write your item on a list and a separate truck will come the next business day to pick it up for recycling.
Fun fact:
Recycling sorting facilities can only take metal food and beverage cans, bottles and trays. Other metal items can hurt employees or damage equipment at the recycling sorting facility.
If unable to bring to a drop-off facility or set out for pickup, bag and put in your garbage cart.
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Nails or screws

Disposal method: Drop-off, Large recyclable item pick up

What to do:
Donate if usable. If not usable, bring to one of the following
More information:
You could also keep it in a box with other small electronic or metal items. When the box is full, set it next to your recycling cart by 6 a.m. on your recycling day. Label the box "for Solid Waste". The crew will write your item on a list and a separate truck will come the next business day to pick it up for recycling.
Fun fact:
Recycling sorting facilities can only take metal food and beverage cans, bottles and trays. Other metal items can hurt employees or damage equipment at the recycling sorting facility.
If unable to bring to a drop-off facility or set out for pickup, bag and put in your garbage cart.
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Pool table

Disposal method: Drop-off

What to do:
Item not accepted for pickup by Solid Waste & Recycling. Donate if usable. If not usable, bring to one of the following
More information:
Solid Waste & Recycling customers get 6 clean up vouchers each year. With a voucher, you can bring extra garbage, large items and building materials to the South Transfer Station. You must request a voucher before going to the transfer station.
Fun fact:

Contact a local community group or post that you have a pool table available on local social media. Your friends and neighbors may have interest in reusing it.

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