FAQ
Q: Are tours of the landfill available?
A: Yes. Please call 1-800-326-9571 to schedule your group.
Q: May I dispose of thermostats containing mercury.
A: “ Act 97 of 2008, the Mercury-Free Thermostat Act was enacted on December 8, 2008 and becomes effective December 8, 2009. Section 5(a) of the act prohibits the disposal of mercury thermostats. Information about the Act and a link to an electronic copy of it can be viewed on the Department's Web site at: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us. Under "Hot Topics", click on "Mercury Free Thermostats."
Q: How can paint be disposed of?
A: Leave the container open so the paint may harden. Kitty litter, sand, sawdust, etc. can be used to help accelerate this process. Once the paint is non-flowable or hardened, reseal the can then dispose of in trash.
Q: How do I dispose of fluorescent light bulbs?
A: The EPA now considers them to be hazardous waste unless the manufacturer supplies TCLP data to prove otherwise. Please contact Ellen Vincent at 1-800-326-9571 for additional information.
See attached article for additional information: (The Dark Side of Green Bulbs)
Industry may contact Veolia Environmental Services for recycling options at:
http://veoliaes-ts.com/hazardous-industrial-waste-services/electronics-lighting-recycling/lamp-recycling
Q: What do I do with my old un-interruptable power supply batteries?
A: They can be recycled, free of charge, with auto batteries at the landfill.
Q: What do I do with my telephone books?
A: Place them in the magazine container at one of our recycling drop off sites.
Q: How do I dispose of smoke detectors?
A: Click here for information.