Fort Lauderdale residents are invited to participate in the next Drop-Off event, which will take place in the City of Coconut Creek, at 4800 W. Copans Road on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Acceptable Hazardous Waste:
- Paint, oil or latex
- Paint thinner and stripper
- Motor oil and filters, automotive fluids, gasoline
- Other automotive fluids including gasoline
- Pesticides/Insecticides
- Fertilizers
- Pool chemicals
- Fluorescent tubes
- Spot removers
- Oven and drain cleaners
- Furniture and metal polish
- Items containing mercury
- Batteries, rechargeable and automotive
- Propane tanks
- Fuel
UNACCEPTABLE Hazardous Waste:
- Biohazard/medical waste
- Explosives
- Waste generated from a business
Electronic Items Accepted:
- Computers
- Monitors
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Terminals
- Printers
- Fax machines
- Modems
- Cell phones
- Rechargeable batteries
- Televisions
- Copy machines
Items NOT Accepted:
- Office furniture
- Stereos or speakers
- Musical instruments
- DVD players or VCR’s
- Appliances
- Microwave ovens
- Electric hand tools
- Trash or debris
Remember, it is dangerous and illegal to place any oil wastes, dangerous substances or hazardous material for garbage collection. (Code of Ordinances Article I Sec. 24-25)
For more information, contact City of Fort Lauderdale Customer Service at 954-828-8000 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov.
