Upcoming Hazardous Waste, Electronics Disposal Event In Lakeland

Lakeland FL

02 February, 2022

3:19 PM

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LAKELAND, FL — The city of Lakeland is hosting "Disposal Event" Saturday where residents can throw away household hazardous waste and electronics, the Polk County website said. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website, hazardous waste recycling helps prevent environmental hazards, protects scarce natural resources, provides economic benefits and reduces the nation's resilience on raw materials and energy. The county has provided a list below of what's acceptable to dispose of at the city event. Chemicals Automotive fluids, motor oilBatteries (household or auto)CleanersCooking oilFertilizersFluorescent bulbs and other mercury-containing devicesFuels (Kerosene, gasoline)FungicidesHerbicidesInsecticidesPaint (latex, oil)Paint thinnerPaint removerPesticidesPool chemicalsPropane tanksSolventsWood preservatives ElectronicsLimit up to five per household TVs, VCRs, CD, DVD or Blu-ray playersDigital camera, video cameras (camcorders)Cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, iPodsComputers and/or peripheralsFax machinesPrinters, copiers, printer or toner cartridgesGPS, marine depth findersRadios, stereo equipmentTelephonesVideo game playersTires Limit up to 24 per vehicle No off-road, tractor, floater/floating semi tires or tracks will be accepted.Tires from businesses, independent or commercial trucking companies or automotive business will not be accepted.Saturday's event starts 8 a.m. to noon, Lakeland Solid Waste Parking Lot, 605 Evelyn Ave., Lakeland For more information on tire collection or questions about substances contact: Keep Polk County Beautiful (863) 875-8911