Prohibited Items:

BATTERIES & ENERGY STORAGE

Lithium-ion batteries (laptops, phones, power tools, e-bikes)

Lead-acid batteries (car batteries, boat batteries, UPS batteries)

Single-use and rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA, 9V, button cells)

Electronic waste batteries and power cells

Camera batteries and flashlight batteries

Solar panel batteries and energy storage systems

PRESSURIZED & SEALED VESSELS

Gas cylinders and propane tanks (welding, cooking, industrial)

Aerosol cans (spray paint, pesticides, deodorant, air freshener)

Fire extinguishers

Pressure vessels and closed containers

Scuba and diving tanks

Refrigerant canisters and HVAC charge tanks

Compressed air canisters and cartridges

HAZARDOUS & DANGEROUS GOODS

Flammable liquids and gases (gasoline, diesel, paint thinner, acetone, turpentine)

Motor oil, transmission fluid, and automotive fluids

Antifreeze and coolant

Oxidizing agents (bleach, hydrogen peroxide, pool chemicals)

Corrosive materials and chemicals (acids, bases, solvents, drain cleaners)

Paint, varnish, lacquer, and paint-related products

Adhesives, sealants, and glues

Pesticides and herbicides

Explosives and military ordnance

Radioactive materials and contaminated equipment

ASBESTOS & CARCINOGENIC MATERIALS

Asbestos and asbestos-containing materials

Insulation containing asbestos

Asbestos ceiling tiles and floor tiles

Roof shingles and roofing materials containing asbestos

Pipe wrapping and joint compound containing asbestos

Older brake pads and clutch materials

PCB-contaminated equipment and oils

MEDICAL & BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE

Medical and pharmaceutical waste

Sharps and needles (syringes, lancets, surgical needles)

Blood, bodily fluids, and biological waste

Contaminated medical equipment and instruments

Gloves and personal protective equipment contaminated with blood

Surgical waste and pathological waste

Prescription bottles and medication containers

ELECTRONICS & HAZARDOUS E-WASTE

CRT and LCD monitors and televisions

Refrigerators and air conditioning units (ozone-depleting refrigerants)

Computer towers with intact circuit boards

Keyboards, mice, and computer peripherals

Printers and scanners

Fluorescent bulbs and mercury-containing devices

Thermostats with mercury switches

Electric transformers and ballasts

Cell phones and smartphones