Pinellas County Utilities Hazardous Electronics and Chemicals

Hazardous Electronics and Chemicals

Many electronics and chemicals are considered hazardous, and should not be put in the trash. Please take to HEC3, mobile collection or EnviroBusiness Day.

For more information, select one:

hazardous electronics

The following electronic items are considered hazardous due to substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and brominated flame retardants.*

Entertainment	Computer	Communication
Cassette player	CPU	Blackberry
CD player	External drive	Cell phone
DVD player	Keyboard	Pager
Portable player (MP3 or iPod)	Laptop	PDA (such as a Palm Pilot)
Radio	Modem	Telephone
Speaker	Monitor	Wireless device
Stereo	Mouse
Television (TV)	Power supply
Video game player	Printer
VCR	Scanner

Office	Audiovisual	Other
Fax machine	Camcorder	Float switch
Photocopier	Digital camera	Fluorescent bulbs
Toner cartridge	Projector	GPS unit
Typewriter (electric)		Marine depth finder
		Microwave oven
		Rechargeable batteries

*Not all electronics are hazardous. See our list of electronics that are NOT hazardous (such as blow dryers or vacuum cleaners). An item IS hazardous if it contains any of the following: digital display, circuit board, or rechargeable battery. If in doubt, bring the item to us!

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hazardous chemicals

The following chemicals are considered hazardous because of the potential to cause a fire, release toxic fumes, pose a health risk for collectors, or contaminate the environment. It is safe to dispose of EMPTY chemical containers, aerosol cans, or paint cans in the trash.

Cleaners	Automotive	Household Pesticides
Bleach	Antifreeze	Ant spray or bait
Drain cleaner	Brake fluid	Bug spray
Floor care product	Carburetor cleaner	Flea collar or spray
Furniture polish	Fuel additive	Flea shampoo
Metal cleaner or polish	Motor oil*	Houseplant insecticide
Oven cleaner	Power steering fluid	Rat (or mouse) poison
Silver polish	Radiator fluid
Toilet cleaner	Starter fluid
Tub or tile cleaner	Transmission fluid
Wood cleaner or polish	Wiper fluid

* Motor oil is not accepted at HEC3, but it is accepted at mobile collections and over 60 automotive retailers.


Workshop	Lawn/Garden	Miscellaneous
Adhesive	Bug killer	Batteries (household)
Furniture stripper	Fertilizer	Driveway sealer
Glue (solvent based)	Fungicide	Fireworks
Linseed oil	Herbicide	Flare
Mineral spirits	Insecticide	Fluorescent bulb
Paint (latex or oil)	Pesticide	Freon
Paint remover	Weed killer	Mercury thermometer
Paint thinner		Mercury thermostat
Solvent	Flammable:	Mothballs
Stain or finish	Diesel fuel	Nail polish or remover
Tung oil	Gasoline	Photographic chemicals
Turpentine	Gas/oil mix	Pool or spa chemicals
Varnish	Kerosene	Rubbing alcohol
Wood preservative	Lighter fluid	Shoe polish

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 passengers.
For batteries, please cover terminals with heavy tape or place individual batteries in separate plastic bags to prevent short-circuits.

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hazardous items not accepted

These "special" hazardous waste items are not accepted at HEC3 or a mobile collection. Click on the item for safe disposal options:

appliances (such as a refrigerator)
explosives (including guns)
fire extinguishers
medical, biological, or infectious waste
medicines
propane tanks
radioactive waste
smoke detectors
vehicle batteries

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hazardous business waste

Businesses may dispose of hazardous electronics, chemicals, or process waste (residues from the manufacturing process) at an EnviroBusiness Day. A waste composition analysis may be required. For more information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/bizwaste or call 464-7500.

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Utilities billing address
PO Box 1780
Clearwater Fl 33757-1780