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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
A Waste Diversion Program Intended for Residents of Maple Street Apartments
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Put your household hazardous waste out for proper disposal. |
Get with the program! |
Proper disposal of household hazardous waste is EASY! Here's how it works. |
| Step 1. Read all labels and use common sense |
| Step 2. Carefully place the following items in collector under the mailboxes |
- Batteries
- Cleaning products
- Aerosol containers
- Hobby chemicals, glues & cements
- Flourescent light bulbs
- Nail polish & polish remover
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- Pesticides
- Paint & solvents
- Products with mercury
- Automotive products
- Miscellaneous household goods
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| If you have "sharps" you are required to use your own sharps collector |
Quick
Reference Card
 Frequently asked questions
- What you need to know
- What you need to do
- An important note on disposal
- How the program works
- The big picture: Diverting waste from landfill
- More questions?
Identification chart
Frequently asked questions
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| What you need to know |
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What is the household hazardous waste collection program? |
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The program allows Maple Street Apartments residents to put selected household hazardous waste (cleaners, paints, nail polish remover, etc.) out for separate collection along with garbage, organics, and recycling. It began in September of 2004. |
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What makes a product hazardous? |
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Products are considered hazardous if they have one or more of the following properties: FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE (can be easily set on fire); EXPLOSIVE/REACTIVE (can detonate or explode through exposure to heat, sudden shock, pressure or incompatible substances); CORROSIVE (chemical action can burn and destroy living tissues or other materials when brought in contact); TOXIC/POISONOUS (capable of causing injury or death through ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption. Some toxic substances cause cancer, genetic mutations, and fetal harm) |
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What materials are accepted in the program (please use the chart below if there are questions on specific items)? |
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- Automotive products
- Batteries
- Cleaning products
- Empty aerosol containers
- Flourescent light bulbs
- Glues and cements
- Hobby chemicals
- Pesticides
- Miscellaneous household goods
- Paint and solvents
- Personal products
- Products with mercury
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| Q: |
Are there specific items that I CAN'T put in the container? |
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- Sharps (i.e., needles, etc.)
- Computers
- TVs
- Printers
- Fax Machines
- Copiers
- VCRs
- Scanners
- Microwaves
- Gasoline
- Tires
- Cat excretement
- Explosive products
- Firearms
- Ammunition
- Items normally collected as part of the recycling collection program
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| Q: |
What should I do with my electronic waste? |
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Computers, TVs, VCRs, and printers, copiers, and fax machines, while containing hazardous materials, are NOT collected as part of the program. Instead, you've several options!
1) Free Geek Arkansas accepts donations of computer equipment in any condition. You can drop it off at their facility near the Fayetteville downtown square. There are no fees for individual donors. Address: 30 N. Block Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701 (1/2 block north of The Square). Hours: Saturdays 10:30am - 1:00pm, Monday and Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm. For more info go to FreeGeekArkansas.org.
2) Get CASH for your gadgets! Go to Gazelle.com for more information. They'll pay for shipping and even send you a box!
3) Take to the Washington County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center located at 2615 S. Brink Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701 open from 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday. There is a $5 per unit charge for some of these items. |
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When may I place my household hazardous waste in the outdoor collection container? |
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You may place your hazardous waste in the container anytime before Tuesday late afternoon and after Wednesday afternoon. The container will be emptied once a week. |
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What you need to do |
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What do I have to do? |
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Here's a summary of the process:
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When taking out your trash separate the hazardous waste from the rest of the trash..
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Place all items accepted in the program into the container.
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If there is a bag lining the container, make sure it is completely tucked into the cart when you close the lid; otherwise water may find its way into the container.
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| Q: |
Do I have to place my hazardous waste in a bag before placing it in the collection container? |
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It would be very helpful if you used a plastic bag but it is not necessary. |
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I already take my household hazardous waste to an officially recognized collection site and don't want to participate. Is this okay? |
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Of course! You are encouraged to continue taking your hazardous waste to the collection facility. |
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What if I don't want to participate? |
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Everyone is strongly encouraged to participate. The less we depend on landfilling, the better for the environment. |
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An important note on disposal |
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Isn't there a better way to dispose of household hazardous waste? |
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In most cases, the best thing to do with leftover product is to use it all according to the label directions or find someone who will use it. Banned or restricted pesticides, old medicines and products whose safety instructions are no longer readable should not be used or shared. Some household hazardous wastes, including old lead-acid batteries, button batteries, used motor oil and antifreeze can be recycled. For many household products there may be no safe disposal available. These products must be stored safely until they are brought to an officially recognized collection site. |
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How the program works |
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Where is the collected household hazardous waste going? |
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Your HHW is being brought to an officially recognized collection site for proper disposal. |
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Is this program safe? |
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It is safe provided you read all labels and use common sense. |
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Are apartment residents throughout the city participating in the program? |
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Not at this time. This pilot project is being undertaken at this apartment complex to determine the system that would work best at this and other apartments. |
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The big picture: Diverting waste from landfill |
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Is the program really helping reduce the amount of hazardouse waste being sent to landfill? |
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Yes! Every bit of diversion helps. Information gathered from this pilot program will go a long way to helping with informed design of better collection programs. |
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Why was this program started? |
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The program was begun to facilitate the better use of available natural resources by recovering household hazardous waste discards that would otherwise be wasted or disposed of improperly in a landfill. |
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More questions? |
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What if I have a problem with the program? Who can I call? |
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You can call (479) 444-7445. |
Identification chart
Identifying HHW in the home is EASY! Look for the following key words on product packaging to let you know the material inside is hazardous: TOXIC; FLAMMABLE; EXPLOSIVE; CORROSIVE; CAUSTIC; TOXIC; POISONOUS.
The following chart prepared will help you establish the most effective means of disposing of typical hazardous wastes used around your apartment.
Blue dots  indicated products that in small quantities can be poured down the drain with plenty of water. Additional caution should be exercised when dumping these items down the drain. Though The Apartments does not use a septic tank you should know that there are certain chemical substances that cannot be used with a septic tank. Read the labels to determine if a product could damage the septic tank.
Yellow diamonds  indicate materials that cannot be poured down the drain, and for lack of a better disposal alternative must be landfilled. Be certain the material is properly contained before it is put out for collection or carried to the landfill.
The red boxed squares  indicated hazardous wastes that should be taken to an officially recognized HHW collection site such as the Washington County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center located at 2615 S. Brink Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701 open from 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday. For other disposal options contact Tri-County Solid Waste, 11398 Bond Road, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 Tel: 1-888-426-2978. (Even the empty containers should be taken to an officially recognized collection center if one is available.)
Green diamonds  in the fourth column indicate a possibly recyclable container or material. Be sure the containers are empty. An empty container is any container that contains less than 3% of its original contents. Empty containers are considered solid waste and can sometimes be recycled. See the Recycling Program information for further information.
For more information on the safest way to dispose of these and other products, contact the Washington County Environmental Affairs department at (479) 444-1725. Remember, when in doubt, it is safer to regard the questionable waste as hazardous.
The preceding chart is based on information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Hazardous Waste regulations. The Leave No Waste Selected Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program assumes no responsibility and disclaims any liability for any injury or damage resulting from the use or effect of any product or information specified in this chart. The information contained in this pamphlet is intended as a general guideline. Laws and regulations may vary from state to state. Additionally, product formulation can change over time. Be sure to check manufacturer's label for specific disposal guidelines. Above all, use common sense!
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