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=Recycle
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=Flush
with lots of water in sanitary sewer (not septic system
or storm drain) |
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=Dispose
of dried solids in the trash |
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=Save
for household hazwaste collection |
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=Exchange
for reuse (if your community has a waste exchange program) |
Antifreeze
Antifreeze can be deadly to pets, who
will lick up spills. Be sure to keep antifreeze in closed
containers and wipe up spills immediately. Consider having
your antifreeze changed at your local service station, which
is equipped to collect and store it for recycling. If you
change your own antifreeze you may be able to take it to your
local Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site. Click here
for more information. Also, ask your local service station
if they will accept used antifreeze from do-it-yourselfers
for recycling. You may be charged a small fee.
Automotive Batteries
State law prohibits disposal of lead
acid batteries in landfills or incinerators. State law also
requires that all vehicle battery retailers accept used lead-acid
batteries at no charge from anyone purchasing a battery from
them. Proof of purchase may be required before a retailer
will accept your used battery. If you have used batteries
but aren’t purchasing new ones visit the Department
of Natural Resources Recycling Markets Directory for a
listing of recyclers near you.
Wear safety goggles and gloves when you
pick up a battery, and carry it in a wooden box or a leak-proof
container. If you drop a battery, neutralize any spilled acid
with baking soda or lime.
Gasoline
Try to use up gasoline in snow blowers,
lawn mowers and other small equipment before the end of the
season. You can also safely use small amounts in your automobile.
You may also be able to bring old gasoline
to your local Household Hazardous Waste Collection site. For
more information, click here.
Motor Oil
Ask your local service station or oil
change company if they will accept used motor oil from do-it-yourself
oil changers for recycling. You may be charged a small fee.
Consider purchasing re-refined motor
oil next time you change your oil. Modern re-refined oils
pass the same quality and performance standards as do virgin
oils; in fact, they are chemically identical. Ask your motor
oil provider if they carry re-refined oil, and if they don’t,
request that they start offering it.
Oil Filters
Ask your local service stations or oil-change
company if they will accept used motor oil filters from do-it-yourself
oil changers. They may charge a fee for the service. If you
are going to throw the oil filter in the trash, drain it first
by punching a hole in the top and inverting it over your oil
change pan to drain. Then plug the hole with paper towels,
put the drained filter in the box the new filter came in,
and place the box in the trash.
Tires
Check with your municipality
or hauler for special large trash or tire collections.
Landfills and private companies (see the Yellow Pages under
“Tire Dealers or call one of the following businesses)
charge a small recycling fee.
Broxton Tire Service and Sales
- Milwaukee
(414) 342-5300
Metro Landfill - Franklin
(414) 529-6180
Orchard Ridge Landfill
- Menomonee Falls
(262) 253-8706
Taylor Industrial Vac
- Milwaukee
(414) 447-4700
Waste Management - Franklin
(414) 761-2100
Make sure your tires are properly inflated-it
will improve your gas mileage, increase safety and help your
tires last longer. Rotating your tires regularly will also
lengthen their life. If you are looking to buy new tires,
consider getting radials. They improve gas mileage by up to
10 percent!
SMART Cars Save Money and Reduce
Trash with regular maintenance and repairs
Regular maintenance on your car will
not only make it last longer, but will help it to run better,
saving gas and producing less exhaust fumes. All of this will
reduce your car’s impact on the environment, and save
you money!
Please check with individual companies
for changes in their policies or charges for services.
This list is partial and does not
constitute an endorsement of any business by the Southeast
Wisconsin Waste Reduction Coalition.
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