What
can I do with Household Hazardous Waste? |
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answer to that question, for Butte County residents, is to
use the Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility
located at 1101 Marauder Chico, in the Airport Industrial
Park. |
Table
of Contents |
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Why
use this facility? |
| Keep your home and environment
safe by bringing old and unwanted household hazardous waste (HHW) in for proper
disposal |
Dispose
of: |
- antifreeze
- motor oil
- oil filters
- latex and oil based paint
- pesticides
- herbicides
- poisons
- aerosols
- gasoline
- paint related products like thinner,
stain, varnish, and lacquers
- bleaches
- polishes
- solvents
- batteries
- household cleaning supplies
- pool chemicals
- hobby supplies
- fluorescent light tubes
- mercury thermostats
- "e-waste" (computer monitors,
televisions and other items containing Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT's))
- Medical Sharps
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We
can not accept: |
- explosives
- ammunition
- radioactive waste
- smoke detectors
- tires or
- garbage
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Who
do we serve? |
| We serve all the communities
of Butte County, including Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville and Town of Paradise. |
What
does it cost? |
| Free to all households in
Butte County. Must show proof of residency in Butte County; garbage bill, or
utility bill (water, phone, cable, or electricity) |
Phone |
The toll free number
for 24 hour information is:
1-866-HAZCATT
or
1-866-429-2288 |
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Hours
of Operation |
| This facility is open from
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. No appointment
is necessary. |
Questions
and Answers |
| Free to all households in
Butte County. Must show proof of residency in Butte County; garbage bill, or
utility bill (water, phone, cable, or electricity) |
| Q. |
Why do I need to bring HHW to the facility?
Can't I just throw it in the garbage? |
| A. |
No! Don't dispose
of HHW in the garbage, pour it down storm drains or
dump in on the ground! HHW can injure sanitation workers,
poison the environment and poses a threat to human health
and wildlife when improperly disposed. |
| Q. |
How do I know if something is Household Hazardous
Waste? |
| A. |
Look for the words "Caution," "Warning," "Danger," or "Poison" on
the label. By law, hazardous products must have warning labels. If you're
not sure, call us at 1-866-HAZCATT (1-866-429-2288) |
| Q. |
How should I transport HHW to the facility? |
| A. |
Keep HHW products in a pickup bed, trunk or
a back seat - as far away from you as possible. Keep all products in the
original container and NEVER mix the products. Try to load your vehicle
right before you leave for the facility so that fumes don't have a chance
to build up. It is recommended that you keep your vehicle well ventilated
during your trip to the facility. |
| Q. |
How much can I bring to the facility? |
| A. |
The legal limit is 5 gallons or 50 lbs. at one
time. If you have more, make more than one trip. |
| Q. |
How can I avoid Household Hazardous Waste products
all together? |
| A. |
Use less-toxic products whenever possible. Look
for safer alternatives, many of which can be found at your local grocery
store, or use simple alternatives. A mixture of baking soda and castile
soap makes a good multipurpose cleaning product. Lemon juice, vinegar,
hot-water and "elbow grease" can be use for a variety of projects
from window cleaning to unclogging drains. You can help reduce pollution
by making wise choices about the chemicals products you choose! |
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