It is illegal to dispose of washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, conventional ovens, stoves, ranges, air conditioners, trash compactors, disposals, dishwashers, freezers, hot water heaters, residential furnaces, and dehumidifiers in the trash. They can be picked up by an appliance recycler, or taken to a processing center where hazardous components are removed and the scrap metal is recycled. Asbestos tile, siding and insulation waste, if removed by a homeowner and not an asbestos abatement contractor, may be disposed in the trash. Danger, contains asbestos fiber Avoid creating dust Cancer and lung disease hazard. Ask your trash hauler if they will pick up a household quantity of asbestos waste.
Rechargeable batteries are a type of reusable general purpose battery.
The newer rechargeable alkaline batteries may be disposed of in the trash. These batteries can be taken to one of several retailers that participate in a free, nationwide battery recycling program. It is not safe to dry oil-based paint at home. Instead bring liquid oil-based paint to a household hazardous waste collection site. Empty containers Product containers such as aerosol cans, when they are completely empty, may be safely disposed in the trash.