recycling oppertunity!!

Electronics Recycling Opportunity:
Electronics Recycling Event:

A major electronic recycling event will be held at the University of Memphis on May 14 – 17. This recycling event (in partnership with Apple Computers) is taking place, simultaneously across the state with Vanderbilt and ETSU.

Information on both the electronic recycling days for the public and local institutions is on http://www.memphis.edu/erecycling.htm


Nonprofits and institutions will recycle on UM South Campus on May 14 -16.

The public event is on Saturday, May 17 at the Southern Avenue/Echles parking lot.

This electronic recycling event is a huge win for our community. Anyone, free of charge, can drop off their old electronic computers, televisions, office equipment and audio equipment to be recycled. Hard drives will be shredded, so no worry about stolen information.

Please bring your old electronics and pass this email along to your friends and neighbors. Thanks!

Hazardous Household Waste Collection Facility:
We are pleased to announce, the opening of the first permanent household hazardous waste collection facility for Memphis and Shelby County! The Memphis & Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, is located at 6305 Haley Rd (off Farm Rd., between Walnut Grove and Mullins Station) near the Penal Farm. The facility will be open two days per week (TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS) 8:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m., year-round (again beginning November 27th).
Residents of Memphis and Shelby County may bring up to 15 gallons or 100 lbs. of household hazardous waste material per month at no charge. Identification (driver’s license etc) is required. Commercial/business waste, commercial vehicles and out-of-county/state vehicles will not be allowed. A list of acceptable and unacceptable items is currently being compiled for our website (memphiswaste.memphistn.gov) and should be available in the next few days, if not sooner. Also, we will provide addition information in our next newsletter. Please note, a large initial turnout is anticipated; therefore, we suggest residents consider waiting until a later day to avoid long waits or perhaps not getting in by the 1:00 p.m. closing time. For budgetary and operational reasons the facility will be open two days per week initially. Additionally, the 1:00 p.m. closing time is necessary in order to allow staff and management ample time to prepare the collected materials for disposal by the end of the work day. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.
The following is a General list of ACCEPTABLE household hazardous waste:

Aerosol spray cans (with content)
Automotive fluids

Antifreeze
Brake fluid
Engine cleaners
Motor oil
Starter fluid

Batteries

Household
Automotive

Cleaners

All purpose cleaners
Bleach
Oven cleaners
Metal cleaners
Polishes
Toilet cleansers

Construction & Home Repair products

Adhesives
Caulk
Driveway sealant
Grease and rust solvents
Roofing tar/patch
Stains and varnishes
Wood preservative
Wall paper remover

Cooking Products

Lighter fluid
Fire starters

Electronics

Computers (PCs and laptops)
Monitors
Ink cartridges
Printers (small desktop & combo/fax)
Scanners
Servers
Audio/visual equipment
Telephones/cell phones
Typewriters
Calculators
Circuit boards
Misc. electrical equipment

Flammable liquids

Gasoline
Lighter fluid
Kerosene
Naptha
Paint thinner
Propane cylinders (with contents)

Plumbing

Drain cleaners/openers

Lighting

Flourescent tubes
Light bulbs

Lawn and Garden Products

Herbicides
Pesticides (poisions)
Fertilizers

Paint

Aerosol paint (liquid still in can)
Latex paint (note: latex paint is nonhazardous)
Oil based paint
Paint strippers/removers
Paint thinner

Pool Chemicals

Chlorine (powder,tabs etc)
PH up/down
Algaecides
Soda ash

Other

Moth balls
Insect repellent
Mercury & thermostats

The following is a general list of items NOT ACCEPTED at the household hazardous waste collection facility.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

NO Commercial waste

No business, large or small
No home improvement or painting contractors
No school/college/university etc
No hospitals
No farms
No government waste

NO Explosives

No Ammunition
No Gun powder
No Nitroglycerin
No Military weaponry

NO Medical Waste

No Used Bandages
No Pathological Waste (body related parts/fluids etc)
No Diapers
No Soiled Bedding
No prescriptions or over the counter drugs

NO Non Propane Cylinders

No Fire Extinguishers
No Oxygen Bottles
No Welding tanks

NO Radioactive waste (includes smoke detectors)
NO Refrigerants
NO Cooking Oil or Grease
NO Televisions
NO Microwave ovens
NO Copiers
NO Tires
NO Unidentifiable materials