Alkaline batteries that were made before 1992 are to be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. The following types of batteries should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility for recycling. All tire retailers must offer to accept one waste tire for every one purchased, they may charge a fee. Storm drains carry oil and oily residue to rivers and lakes that has dripped on roads or parking stalls or intentionally dumped down the storm sewer. One pint of used motor oil can create a slick an acre in diameter.
Oil contains benzene, which is a known carcinogen.
Filters should be at or near engine operating temperature, puncture the domed surface of the filter, turn the filter over and allow the filter to drain for a minimum of 24 hours. Oil should be recycled at the closest oil recycling location. Click here for a list of municipal collection locations TOP OF PAGE Yard Waste Yard waste can be recycled, including leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches less than 6 inches in diameter. Some Municipalities provide curbside collection or maintain a drop-off site. Just click on the compost pile.