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Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste is leftover household products that contain chemicals which may be hazardous to human health and the environment if improperly handled.
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Household hazardous waste is leftover household products that contain chemicals which may be hazardous to human health and the environment if improperly handled. Some examples are paints, used oil, antifreeze, car batteries, bleach, rug and upholstery cleaners, and garden chemicals. |
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options |
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The City of Newport News Public Works Department hosts quarterly Household Chemical and Electronics Recycling Collection events. |
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These events are for NEWPORT NEWS RESIDENTS ONLY! |
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No City Department, business, or medical waste can be accepted! |
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Click here for details on items accepted. |
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| Click here for the 2009 Household Chemical and Electronics Recycling Collection Schedule. | |
| Residents of Hampton, York Co., Poquoson, James City, and Williamsburg can call the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority (VPPSA) www.vppsa.org at 757-259-9850 for details on HCC events for these localities. | |
| Residents living in the Tidewater (Southside) area can call the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) www.spsa.com at 757-420-4700. | |
| The following businesses/agencies can assist residents (in all localities) wishing to dispose of the following hazardous materials between quarterly HCC events. Note: this information is subject to change based on store policies. Please call ahead first to verify that the businesses are still accepting these items. | |
MOTOR OIL/FILTERS |
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| Also, most service stations and car dealerships will accept used motor oil for recycling. | |
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ANTIFREEZE |
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BATTERIES (Dead alkaline batteries can be disposed of in household trash) |
| Car Batteries: | Old Dominion Recycling 1618 W. Pembroke Ave Hampton, VA 23669 757-723-0757 |
Virginia Battery Service, LTD. 2613 Build America Drive Hampton, VA 23666 800-545-0818 |
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| Large Batteries: (wheel chair, golf carts) |
VA Golf Carts 5808 Warwick Blvd Newport News, VA 757-244-5202 |
| Nickel Cadmium: (cell phones, hearing aids) |
Radio Shack and WalMart Stores |
| Household, automotive, power tool and cell phone batteries: |
Batteries Plus 663 Turnberry Blvd. Newport News, VA 757-874-7090 |
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COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB (CFL) DISPOSAL |
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| Home Depot 325 Chatham Drive Newport News, VA 757-833-8101 |
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| PROPANE/BUTANE TANKS |
| Dixie Gas Company 508 Muller Lane Newport News, VA 23606 757-249-1265 **There is a $2.00 disposal fee. |
| Ferrel Gas 485 Wolf Dr. (Behind SPCA) Newport News, VA 757-872-9488 ** Please call first to describe type of tank, they don't take ALL propane tanks. |
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS |
| Pickins 1991 E. Pembroke Ave Hampton, VA 757-723-5422 ** No acetylene or propane tanks! |
| GAS/OIL (or other mixed fuels) |
| Petrochem: 757-249-5542 LCM: 757-380-5583 Industrial Marine Services: 757-543-5718 American Waste Industries: 1-800-USABURN |
| HELIUM TANKS |
| National Welders Supply 803 Blue Crab Rd. Newport News, VA 23606 757-873-1744 |
| OILY WATER, PAINT THINNER |
| NO BUSINESSES CURRENTLY LISTED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS RECYCLING OFFICE. |
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| Other Options for Safe Disposal Between Collection Events |
| ** Always Ensure Containers Are Properly Marked With Contents To Avoid Improper Disposal Or Accidental Poisoning ** |
PAINT |
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PAINT THINNER |
| Place in a safe location (away from children and pets.) Loosen the cap, and allow the substance to evaporate, discard the EMPTY container in plastic garbage bag inside your trash cart. These containers ARE NOT recyclable! |
| PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES |
| Use remaining portions or give to neighbors. Empty pesticide containers should be triple rinsed (spray rinse water on crops/yard before discarding. The empty containers ARE NOT recyclable! |
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