Environmental & Extension Services Department - Solid Waste Division

Anti-Freeze
Bring the anti-freeze to a Household Hazardous Waste collection in original container or gallon milk jug. Label it. Do not pour into a storm drain or a septic system.

Batteries:
Lead-Acid batteries from cars, boats, motorcycles, and lawnmowers can be recycled at your curb, taken to a retailer, or brought to a Household Hazardous Waste collection.
Rechargeable batteries(NiCad) should not be thrown in the trash. Take to a retailer(like Radio Shack) or to a Household Hazardous Waste collection.
Regular single use household batteries can be thrown in your trash.

Cleaners/Polishes:
Use them up or give them to someone who can. Household cleaners can still be used even if they are several years old or you can take them to a household hazardous waste collection.

Cooking Oil:
Charlotte County residents can dispose of used cooking oil FREE OF CHARGE at both the Mid-County and West Charlotte Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facilities.

Electronic Waste:
Take unwanted computer equipment and televisions (e-waste) to a location for re-use or recycling. Do not put out with trash

Gasoline/Kerosene:
Old gasoline and oil/gas mixtures can be used safely if first regenerated by mixing with fresh gasoline or fresh oil/gas mixtures. Boat owners may want to contact their harbor master for disposal. Old Kerosene can be regenerated by mixing with fresh kerosene. If the above is not desirable, you can bring the product to any household hazardous waste collection in containers not larger than five gallons. Use caution when transporting these materials as they can be highly flammable.

Pesticides/Herbicides:
The best way to get rid of these is to use them up according to the label directions, or give it to someone who can. If this is not possible, safely store it until there is a household hazardous waste collection.

Pool Chemicals:
Try to use these up, and be careful not to mix acid with chlorine. Keep containers tightly sealed. If necessary, bring to a household hazardous waste collection.

Mercury:
Please bring devices containing this toxic metal to a Household Hazardous Waste collection. Items include fluorescent light tubes, thermometers.

Motor Oil:
Used Motor Oil can be recycled. You can put motor oil in a clearplastic gallon container with a screw cap, label it with an Orange Used Oil sticker, and put it curbside on your regular trash day. Many Auto Parts stores also take used oil. Call us for more information.

Used Oil Filters:
These can be put curbside on your trash day. Place the drained oil filter in a zip-lock bag or clear plastic newspaper sleeve with a orange used oil label.

Paint:
Usable paint can be used as a primer coat or given away. Small amounts of paint can hardened by taking the lid off to dry or by mixing with kitty litter. Dried paint can be safely disposed in your regular trash, just remember to leave the lid off. If you have cannot get rid of it using the above mentioned methods, take it to a household hazardous waste collection.

Strippers/Stains/Varnishes:
Try to use them up, and also try to use water based products. If you can’t use it up, then bring it to a household hazardous waste collection.

Syringes/Hypodermic Needles:
Charlotte County has a used sharps depository program. It is held at the same time and location as our hazardous waste collections. This is for residents only, businesses cannot participate. If you are unable to drive to the collection, give us a call.