Where to dump or recycle it
Short, practical guides to the things people ask about most. Each one links to the map with the right filters already switched on.
Recycling, paint, batteries & hazardous waste
Where to Recycle or Dispose of Old Paint (Latex and Oil-Based)
How to handle leftover latex and oil-based paint: drying, drop-off programs, hazardous waste days and what to do with empty cans.
Where to Recycle Batteries: Alkaline, Rechargeable, Lithium and Car
Which batteries can go in the trash, which must be recycled, how to tape terminals, and where drop-off bins usually are.
Where to Take Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
What counts as household hazardous waste, how collection days and permanent HHW sites work, and how to haul chemicals safely.
Where to Recycle Old Electronics, TVs and Computers
Options for old TVs, computers, phones and small appliances: e-waste recyclers, collection events, retailer programs and data wiping.
Where to Recycle Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters
How to drain, store and drop off used motor oil and filters, plus what to do with antifreeze and oily rags.
Where to Recycle Fluorescent Tubes and CFL Bulbs
Why fluorescent tubes and CFLs need special handling, how to pack them, what to do if one breaks, and where they're accepted.
How to Get Rid of Propane Tanks and Pool Chemicals
Safe options for empty or partly full propane cylinders, camping canisters and old pool chlorine or acid.
Dump guides
Where to Dump Old Roof Shingles
Where asphalt shingles usually go, why they're priced by weight, how to keep a load clean for recycling, and how much a roof weighs.
Where to Dump Concrete, Brick and Rubble
Where broken concrete, brick and block usually go, why clean loads cost less, and how heavy rubble really is.
Where to Dump Old Tires
How tire disposal usually works: per-tire fees, rim charges, retailer take-back and county tire collection days.
Where to Dump an Old Mattress
Options for getting rid of a mattress or box spring: drop-off sites, recycling programs, bulk pickup and delivery take-back.
Where to Dump Appliances, Including Fridges and Freezers (Freon)
How to dispose of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other appliances, and why refrigerant units cost extra.
Where to Dump Yard Waste, Brush and Branches
Compost sites, brush drop-offs, bagging rules and seasonal schedules for leaves, grass, limbs and stumps.
Where to Dump Drywall
Where drywall scraps and old sheetrock usually go, why some sites keep it separate, and how much it weighs.
Where to Dump Old Furniture
Options for couches, recliners, tables and dressers: donation, bulk pickup, transfer stations and landfills.
Where to Dump Dirt, Sod and Fill
Where clean fill, topsoil and sod usually go, why contaminated soil is different, and how fast dirt adds up in weight.