Electronic and universal waste, such as computer monitors, TVs, fluorescent tubes, and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash. Electronic and universal waste contain a variety of toxic components like lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and flame retardants. When dumped in a landfill, these materials can contaminate the soil and groundwater, thus impacting surrounding areas.

Examples of electronic waste include: microwaves, TVs, computer monitors and towers, cell phones, iPods, DVD players, stereos, etc.

Examples of universal waste include: used motor oil and filters, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, sharps, batteries, etc.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Additional caution should be taken while disposing of lithium-ion batteries, which can light fires in collection trucks, transfer stations, and landfills. Like electronic and universal waste, batteries should not be placed in any of your Recology carts. Instead, they should be taped over their contact points and taken in.

Lithium-ion batteries and devices containing them can be disposed of free of charge at the front desk of Recology Butte Colusa Transfer Station.

Batteries Can Spark Trouble

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• California Department of Toxic Substances Control
• eRecycle