Acceptable Materials

Residents of RRRASOC’s Member Communities may dispose of HHW at any of our annual events. The events provide a venue for residents to safely discard or recycle hazardous items. The following are examples of HHW and e-waste materials that RRRASOC accepts:

Kitchen/Bathroom

  • Bleach
  • Drain Cleaners
  • Mercury Thermometers
  • Aerosol cans
  • Expired prescription medications and over-the-counter medications
  • Metal polish with solvent

Garage

  • Used Oil
  • Brake, transmission fluids
  • Gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil
  • Car batteries and battery acid
  • Antifreeze

Electronic Waste

  • CPUs
  • Monitors
  • Printers
  • Keyboards
  • Televisions
  • Radios, etc.

Garden

  • Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides
  • Weed and Feeds
  • Deck Wash

Workshop

  • Fluorescent bulbs – tubes and CFLs
  • Glue
  • Oil-based paint and primer
  • Solvents, paint thinner
  • Turpentine
  • Varnish
  • Wood preservatives

Miscellaneous

  • Batteries – Including alkaline, rechargeables, and car batteries
  • Any mercury-containing devices
  • Moth balls
  • Small and gas grill size propane tanks
  • Acids
  • Aerosols
  • Pool chemicals
  • Fiberglass epoxy
  • Lighter fluid
  • Photo chemicals
  • Syringes/Sharps/Needles

Unacceptable Items

  • Latex Paint
  • Unknowns over 5 gallons
  • Commercial / business waste
  • Smoke detectors
  • Radioactive waste
  • Explosives including flares, ammo, and fireworks