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Public Works Department - Hazardous Waste Disposal
727-547-4575 ext. 250
publicworks2@mytreasureisland.org
Mobile collections provide a way for citizens to safely dispose of unwanted household electronics and chemicals.
The next Household Mobile Collection is Treasure Island is Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9am to 2pm at the Treasure Island Community Center parking lot (behind Walgreeen's).
Click here for a list of accepted items.
How to Package & Transport Chemicals
- Do NOT mix chemicals together.
- Keep products in original labeled containers if possible.
- Place containers in cardboard boxes. Use crumpled newspaper to prevent breakage.
- Place leaky containers in clear plastic bags and transport in boxes with newspaper.
- Put boxes in the trunk or in the back of vehicle away from passenger.
- For batteries, please cover terminals with heavy tape or place individual batteries in separate plastic bags to prevent short-circuits.
Materials NOT accepted
These "special" hazardous waste items are not accepted at mobile collections.
- appliances (such as a refrigerator)
- explosives (including guns)
- fire extinguishers
- medical, biological, or infectious waste
- medicines
- propane tanks
- radioactive waste
Click here for the Hazardous Material Mobile Collection Schedule
Pinellas County operates several sites for safe disposal of hazardous waste. Click on the links below.
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