Electronics & Chemical Collection
Household Business Electronics Click here for a list
of hazardous electronics which should not be thrown
in the trash. Chemicals Click here for a list
of hazardous chemicals which should not be thrown
in the trash.
There has been an overwhelming response from the residents of Pinellas County to our hazardous waste programs. Participation has grown to over 45,000 participants last year, with a total of over 24 million pounds of hazardous waste collected since the program began in 1991. View graphs |
Did you know everyday household items
such as paint, batteries, and cleaners are hazardous waste? 
Did you know that electronics (such as computers, cell phones, and TVs) contain
high levels of lead and other heavy metals? These contaminants can leach into
the landfill or contaminate the incinerator ash if they are put into the regular
waste stream. The electronics collection program offers an environmentally safe
alternative to disposing of unwanted electronics. About 95% of electronic equipment
collected can be reused or recycled! 
The problem with chemicals (such as oven cleaners, batteries, or paint remover)
is that many are toxic, corrosive, explosive, or flammable. When thrown out with
other trash, they can mix with other chemicals in the garbage truck and produce
toxic fumes, catch fire, or explode. Additionally, when we incinerate these chemicals
at our waste-to-energy facility, they can cause operational problems and ash
contamination. 
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