RVUUFians, do you have any hazardous waste to take to the Annual Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on May 6? Cost is still only $5 per household. The EarthKeepers are offering to haul your waste for you if you bring it to RVUUF between 9 and 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, and pay your $5. (if you need to make special arrangements for a drop off prior to that time, use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with Linden Crouch.

EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO BRING
Cleaning Supplies (like window cleaners, drain cleaners, bathroom cleaners, any products containing bleach or ammonia)Box of HHW
Old pesticides and insecticides
Swimming Pool and Spa chemicals
Weed killers not currently approved for use
Thinners, solvents, old fuels like gasoline or kerosene
Old or toxic wood preservatives
Fluorescent light ballasts
Batteries ( alkaline, nickel hydride, nickel cadmium, lithium hydride)
Thermostats containing mercury

WHAT NOT TO BRING
NO Latex or Oil-based paints (go to www.paintcare.org to find a participating local retailer that will accept latex & oil based paints every day for recycling at no charge)
NO Fluorescent light tubes (use local recycling option)
NO Medical or biological waste. No sharps
NO Explosives or ammunition
NO Radioactive materials
NO Asbestos (there is a local disposal program)
NO Propane tanks (use local recycling option)
NO Pressurized metal canisters or Fire extinguishers
NO waste in containers larger than 5 gallons
NO 55-gallon drums
NO Commercial waste without application and appointment

WASTE PREVENTION TIPS!
Buy only what you need and use it up. If you end up with products left over, share them with family, friends and neighbors. Read labels before you buy. Watch for words like “danger”, “warning”, and “caution”. Follow directions carefully. Whenever possible, consider using a safer alternative. Dispose of left-over items safely at our annual Household Hazardous Waste Event!