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- Recycling Guide O - Z
Recycling Guide O - Z
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Oil
Used motor oil contains heavy metals and hydrocarbons like benzene.
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Paint
Berrien County Household Hazardous Waste collections accepts oil-based paint only, no latex paint will accepted.
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Paper
View a list of organizations that recycle paper.
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Pesticides
Household Hazardous Waste Collections: will accept household pesticides for safe disposal.
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Plastic
Please pay close attention to which kind of plastic is accepted in which program.
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Propane Tanks
When your gas grill propane tank is no longer serviceable, ask at the place of purchase if they with take the tank for recycling.
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Smoke Detectors
Smoke detector companies will accept returned detectors for proper disposal.
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Styrofoam / Polystyrene Plastic
Foam food containers, foam packaging materials, foam blocks, etc. are a type of plastic called Polystyrene.
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Tires
Recycling fees often apply to help cover handling, transportation, and the costs to properly recycle tires.
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X-Ray Films
How and where to recycle X-Ray Films.
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Yard Waste
Michigan law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, shrubbery, brush or tree trimmings less than 4 feet in length and 2 inches in diameter from being disposed of in landfills.