Single Stream Recycling: What It Is and What Goes in the Bin
Single stream recycling means one cart for paper, cardboard, cans and bottles. What usually goes in, what jams the plant and how it compares with dual stream.
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Use CO2 cartridges up in the device, then take spent ones to hazardous waste or a scrap site that accepts them. Return soda maker, paintball and large tanks for refill.
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How to Dispose of a Pool Table (Slate and All)
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How to Dispose of a Gun Safe or Heavy Safe
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How to Dispose of an Old Cell Phone (and Wipe It First)
Back up and wipe your old phone, then trade it in, donate it, or take it to an electronics or battery drop-off. Phones contain lithium-ion batteries and don't belong in the trash or recycling bin.
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How to Dispose of an Old Portable Generator
A portable generator is mostly scrap metal once the gas, oil and any starter battery come out. Drain it first, because many sites won't take engines with fluids.
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How to Dispose of a Snowblower Before Winter
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How to Dispose of Pumpkins After Halloween
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How to Dispose of a Mercury Thermometer (Broken or Not)
If the liquid is silver, assume it could be mercury. Pack an intact thermometer in a sealed container with kitty litter, label it, and take it to household hazardous waste. If it breaks, never vacuum or sweep.
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How to Dispose of Patio Furniture: Metal, Wood, Plastic
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How to Dispose of a Vacuum Cleaner (Corded or Cordless)
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Glenwood Transfer Station (Eugene): Fees and Hours
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Charleston County Convenience Centers: Hours and Sites
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Loudoun County Landfill: Fees, Hours and FastTrash
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Prince William County Landfill: Free for Residents
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Olympic View Transfer Station (Kitsap): Fees and Hours
Olympic View Transfer Station charges a $42 minimum, tax included, for up to 650 pounds, then $128.94 a ton plus 3.6% tax (2026 rates). It's open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, and electronics are free.
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Chesterfield County Convenience Centers: 2026 Fees
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How to Dispose of Solar Panels: Recycle, Reuse, Drop Off
Reuse panels that still work, ask the installer or manufacturer about take-back, use a solar or e-waste recycler, and call before hauling any panel to a landfill.
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How to Dispose of Construction Debris: Sort and Haul
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King County Transfer Station Fees (2026): Garbage, Yard Waste, Mattresses
King County transfer stations charge a $40.25 minimum for up to 320 pounds of garbage and $243.38 a ton above that in 2026. Separated yard waste and clean wood are cheaper, and LIFT, EBT and ProviderOne cardholders save $20.
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Pierce County Transfer Stations: Hidden Valley, Purdy, Drop Boxes and 2026 Rates
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Lubbock Citizen Convenience Stations: Locations, Hours and Limits
Lubbock utility solid waste customers can drop off bulky items, yard waste, used oil and recyclables at four Citizen Convenience Stations. It's included in your solid waste fee, with limits of 3 cubic yards a load and 8 visits a year.
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Madison, WI Drop-off Sites: Sycamore, South Point and Quann-Olin Hours and Rules
Madison residents and taxpayers can drop off trash, recycling, brush, electronics and large items at three city sites. You get one trip a day, about a pickup bed's worth. Hours shrink after December 3, 2026.
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Metro Park East Landfill (Des Moines Area): Flat Rates, Per-Ton Fees and Hours
Metro Park East Landfill charges $12 for a car load under 200 pounds, $17 for a van or SUV, and $22 for a large SUV, truck or trailer under 6,000 pounds. Heavier vehicles pay $40 a ton for residential garbage.
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Greensboro Dump: Transfer Station vs. White Street Landfill, Fees and Hours
In Greensboro, household trash and couches go to the Burnt Poplar Road transfer station. Construction debris and yard waste go to White Street Landfill. Cars pay $15 and pickups $25 at either one.
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How to Dispose of a Junk Car (and Protect Yourself on Paperwork)
Most public dumps won't take a whole car. Junk cars go to licensed dismantlers, salvage yards or charities, and the paperwork matters as much as the tow. File your state's release of liability so later tickets aren't yours.
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How to Dispose of an Old RV, Camper or Travel Trailer
Disposing of a camper is costly and restricted. Some public sites refuse RVs, and others charge hundreds of dollars or require asbestos testing for older units. Try salvage, sale or donation first.
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How to Dispose of Old Fertilizer (Including Weed and Feed)
Plain fertilizer that's still usable is best used up or given away. Weed and feed contains herbicide, so treat it like a pesticide and take it to household hazardous waste. Never pour or wash fertilizer into drains or storm sewers.
· 4 min read
How to Dispose of a Mirror (Whole or Broken)
Mirror glass doesn't belong in curbside glass recycling. Wrap broken pieces and put them in the trash, take large intact mirrors to a transfer station or landfill, or donate mirrors that are still usable.
· 4 min read
Shady Grove Transfer Station (Montgomery County, MD): Free Under 500 Pounds
Montgomery County residents can drop off up to 499 pounds of trash or yard waste free at the Shady Grove Transfer Station. Heavier loads pay $70 a ton for trash, card only. Wear a high-vis vest on the tipping floor.
· 4 min read
Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station: Hours and FY 2027 Resident Fees
Fairfax County residents pay $21 to drop off 1 to 5 bags of trash at the I-66 Transfer Station, $28 for 6 to 10, or $98 a ton weighed. Seniors pay $10 for 1 to 2 bags. Most recyclables are free.
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Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex: $4.25 Cars, $11.75 Pickups
Pinellas County charges a flat $4.25 per car load and $11.75 per unmodified pickup or van at its Solid Waste Disposal Complex. Trailers and modified trucks pay $63.57 a ton, with a 35% deposit up front.
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