Acceptable Materials
Residents of RRRASOC’s Member Communities may dispose of HHW at any of our annual events. The events provide a venue for residents to safely discard or recycle hazardous items. The following are examples of HHW and e-waste materials that RRRASOC accepts:
Kitchen/Bathroom
- Bleach
- Cooking Oil (Used)
- Drain Cleaners
- Mercury Thermometers
- Aerosol cans
- Expired prescription medications and over-the-counter medications
- Metal polish with solvent
Garage
- Used Oil
- Brake, transmission fluids
- Gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil
- Car batteries and battery acid
- Antifreeze
Electronic Waste
- CPUs
- Monitors
- Printers
- Keyboards
- Televisions
- Radios, etc.
Garden
- Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides
- Weed and Feeds
- Deck Wash
Workshop
- Fluorescent bulbs – tubes and CFLs
- Glue
- Oil-based paint and primer
- Solvents, paint thinner
- Turpentine
- Varnish
- Wood preservatives
Miscellaneous
- Batteries – Including alkaline, rechargeables, and car batteries
- Any mercury-containing devices
- Moth balls
- Small and gas grill size propane tanks
- Acids
- Aerosols
- Pool chemicals
- Fiberglass epoxy
- Lighter fluid
- Photo chemicals
- Smoke detectors
- Syringes/Sharps/Needles
Unacceptable Items
- Latex Paint
- Unknowns over 5 gallons
- Commercial / business waste
- Radioactive waste
- Explosives including flares, ammo, and fireworks