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City Services
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Residents can now dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) on a regular
and convenient basis at the new HHW Facility at the Robin Hood Bay Regional
Waste Management Facility.
WHERE:
The HHW Facility at the Robin Hood Bay Regional Waste Management Facility located
at 340 East White Hills Road.
WHEN:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Saturday from August 15 to December 19, 2009.
The HHW Facility will operate from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays in 2010 from June 5 to November 27.
The primary objective of the HHW Program is to provide residents of the City of St. John’s
with a safe method to dispose of unwanted special wastes that
cannot be disposed of with regular garbage.
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Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) are the left-over products
from hazardous products used in the home. Some of these wastes
exhibit poisonous, combustible, explosive and/or flammable
properties. When compared with other types of wastes, HHW are a
small component of the waste stream. If HHW are discarded into
the residential solid waste stream, the storm sewer system, or
the natural environment, environmental damage may occur. If
products are improperly stored in the home there may be
negative impacts on the health of the residents.
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Motor oils |
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Solvents |
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Propane tanks - do not leave valve open |
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Glues |
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Brake and clutch fluids |
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Wood preservatives and stains |
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Pool chemicals |
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Cleaning fluids |
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Disinfectants |
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Paints: oil and latex (Do not mix!) |
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Drain and oven cleaners |
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Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, flea powders |
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Gas |
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BBQ starter |
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Lighter fluid |
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Paint stripper, turpentine |
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Aerosol containers |
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Fire extinguishers |
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Batteries, battery acids |
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Mercury |
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Prescription drugs |
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Fluorescent light tubes |
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Compact fluorescent lights - energy saving bulbs |
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Empty paint cans - these are for your regular curbside garbage collection |
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Explosives & Ammunition |
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Fireworks |
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PCBs |
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Biomedical waste |
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Industrial, commercial and institutional waste |
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Radioactive waste |
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Seal containers securely (screw tops, paint lids, etc). |
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Bring the materials in the trunk of your car but DO NOT
put items in tied plastic bags; instead transport in open-topped
boxes. |
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Please make sure all propane tanks have the valves closed
and that there is plenty of ventilation in your vehicle. |
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We recommend that you wear gloves when handling products. |
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