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November 20, 2009

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	Aerosols Aerosols are pressurized containers which contain active ingredients (such as pesticides, paint, cosmetics, household cleaners) and propellants.

	Antifreeze Change your antifreeze regularly to prevent corrosion in your radiator.

	Asbestos Tiles Disposing of asbestos tiles is a 3 step process.

	Batteries Curbside battery collection is now available or read more to find a location to drop off your rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.

	Beverage Container Recycling Do you want to get your money back for beverage containers?

	Bicycle Recycle Project This program is always in need of bicycles!

	Burn Barrels Information about the burn barrel ban as well as alternatives to backyard waste burning.

	Car Batteries Tips for care and recycling

	CDs & DVDs / All Media Watch - Listen - Then Recycle

	Cell Phones That old phone is still needed.

	Composting and Green Gardening Have a cleaner, safer, better-growing garden (and save money, too)!

	Computers, TVs, and Electronics Electronic equipment contains high levels of lead and other toxic chemicals, and must be disposed of properly.

	Construction and Demolition Materials If you have usable materials, your excess may be exactly what someone else needs!

	Cooking Oil Information for residents and business users of cooking oils.

	Corks Some out of town locations for recycling natural corks.

	Gasoline Because of its flammable and toxic characteristics, gasoline can be one of the most dangerous products found around the house.

	Grocery Bags Download a list of local grocery stores and the bags they will or will not accept.

	Household Hazardous Waste Center at the McCourtney Road Transfer Station How to dispose of chemicals under your sink and in the garage.

	Junk Mail Yes - you can substantially reduce the amount of junk that lands in your mailbox.

	Lighting: Fluorescent and LED Fluorescent Lighting is Illegal to Throw in the Trash

	Manure Learn how to turn it into a commodity.

	Microwave Ovens Microwave ovens often contain heavy metals, including lead.

	Needles (Medical Sharps) A Residents’ Guide to Proper Disposal of Home-Generated Medical Sharps.

	Oil and Oil Filters Links to Nevada County used oil recycling information.

	Paper Find out which paper products are recyclable.

	Paper Shredding Services Three companies offer confidential shredding services in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area.

	Prescription Drugs & Over-the-Counter Medicine DON’T flush them or throw them in the trash!

	Propane Tanks If you wish to buy more propane, you can exchange your empty 5 gallon tank..

	Reuse Your excess may be exactly what someone else needs!

	Septic Systems Pouring chemicals down the drain can pollute groundwater and damage your septic system.

	Sharps A Residents’ Guide to Proper Disposal of Home-Generated Medical Sharps.

	Solar Batteries How to safely get rid of those large, heavy batteries.

	Spa and Pool Chemicals Alternatives to and guidelines for the safe handling of chemicals.

	Styrofoam, Packaging Peanuts, and Bubble Wrap Styrofoam is not recyclable in Nevada County, but options exist outside the area, and some local companies accept used packing materials for reuse.

	Text Books For those that are interested in donating books, here are a few outlets.

	Tires Tips to make your tires last longer and how to recycle them when they're worn and unsafe.

	Toner Cartridges Did you know you can recycle toner cartridges and buy remanufactured one?

	Vegetable Oil Please see our Cooking Oil entry.

	Vermicomposting (Worms!) Worm composting is neat, easy, and odorless!

	Yard Waste There are many different ways to handle yard waste. Here are some options.

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