The S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Program is designed to provide area residents with a safe, environmentally sound method of disposal of the many hazardous materials found in the average home. By bringing such toxins as antifreeze, drain cleaners and pesticides on any of the scheduled S.T.O.P. collection days, you and your family can make a significant contribution to the protection of our precious groundwater supply and the preservation of our bays and estuaries. Please join with us in cleaning our homes of hazardous material and ensuring their proper collection and disposal. Together we can ensure the continued integrity of our fragile ecosystem.
When bringing items, please follow these simple guidelines: Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in a plastic bag or larger container. Make sure all caps and lids are tight. Place items securely in a box for transportation. Use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other. Place chemicals which may react with each other in separate areas of the vehicle. Do not leave products in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time. Do not smoke near chemical products. Wear rubber gloves when handling containers.
Bring your old incandescent light bulbs to a S.T.O.P. event and get a FREE energy efficient bulb in exchange (up to 5). While supplies last.
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Accepted Items
Aerosol cans
Ammonia
Antifreeze*
Asbestos (double bagged)
Bleach
Bug & Rodent killers
Car Batteries
Chemistry Sets
Degreasers
Disinfectants
Drain Cleaners
Fertilizers with Herbicides
Flammable Liquids (fire starter)
Flourescent lamps (including CFLs)
in shatterproof containers & ballasts
Household Batteries
Kerosene* Lacquer
Latex & Oil-Based Paint
Oven Cleaners
Paint Stripper
Paint Thinner & Brush Cleaner
Photography Chemicals
Polishes & Wood Preservatives
20 lb. Propane Tanks
Solvents
Spot Removers
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Telephone Books
Thermostats (containing mercury)
Tires (car - off rims)
Varnish
Waste Oil*
Weed Killers
* Limit 6 in 5 gallon containers only
