Full Notification

Hazardous Material Day

HOSTED BY THE CITY OF GROSSE POINTE FARMS
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 – 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS PIER PARK
350 LAKE SHORE ROAD

ACCEPTABLE E-WASTE ITEMS:

Most electronics with a plug
Answering machines
Batteries - cell or computer type
(not alkaline batteries)

Cameras
Car batteries
Cell phones, computers, monitors, scanners
Paper shredders
Power tools, printers, & toner cartridges
TV's & DVD players

E-WASTE UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS

Air conditioners, De-humidifiers
Refrigerators, freezers
Large applicances - stoves, washers, dryers, hot water tanks, dish washers
Smoke detectors
Equipment with PCBs (capacitors)
Mercury containing devices

ACCEPTABLE HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS

Glue
Wood Preservatives
Paint (oil-based only)
Varnish
Fungicides
Herbicides
Insecticides
Weed killer
Rat poison
Brake/transmission fluid
Antifreeze/coolants
Battery acid
Fuel oil/gasoline
Petroleum solvents
Propane gas tanks
Oven and drain cleaner
Bleaches and disinfectants
Expired medicine
Fluorescent lamps
Furniture and metal polishes
Floor care products
Nail polish
Epoxy and solvents
Photographic chemicals
Mercury thermometers
Smoke alarms**
20# - Propane gas tanks**
Household batteries**
Latex Paint**

**Please note: These items are now acceptable for the 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Day!

UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
Unknown or unlabeled material
Commercially generated waste
Radioactive material
Explosives
Shock-sensitive material, such as; Chemical lab materials or Picric acid
Motor Oil
Medical Waste

** A valid driver’s license is required to verify residency.

This event is open to residents of the City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores and Harper Woods. A valid driver’s license is required to verify Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods residency. Questions may be directed to Terrance Brennan at The City of Grosse Pointe Farms – (313) 885-6600