Mesa residents encouraged to take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste
Mesa residents encouraged to take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste
Collection events
Mesa residents looking for a way to get rid of old cans of paint,
batteries, pesticides, or tires are invited to bring these and other
household hazardous waste materials to City sponsored collection events.
Our next event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 22,
2005 at the East Mesa Service Center, 6935 E. Decatur (east of Power Road,
north of University). There is no cost to take advantage of this service,
but Mesa residents are asked to show their most recent trash bill upon
arrival. Hazardous household waste will only be accepted during the event
dates and times and residents are asked to remain in their vehicles at all
times while at the collection site.
Waste should be sealed in its original container if possible, and unmarked
containers should be labeled if the contents are known.
Acceptable items:
Paint, polishes and varnishes
Pool chemicals
Turpentine
Adhesives
Antifreeze
Gasoline
Mercury
Electronics
Fuel additives
Paint-related materials
Aerosol cans
Motor oil
Appliances (limit 2)
Batteries
Pesticides
Transmission fluid
Automotive tires (limit 5); rims are accepted if the tire has been removed
Industrial waste, 55-gallon drums and large truck tires will not be
accepted. Collected materials will either be recycled, reused or disposed
of in an environmentally responsible manner. For more information, please
call the Mesa Recycling Hotline at (480) 644-2222 or visit the City’s Web
site at www.cityofmesa.org.
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Collection events
Mesa residents looking for a way to get rid of old cans of paint,
batteries, pesticides, or tires are invited to bring these and other
household hazardous waste materials to City sponsored collection events.
Our next event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 22,
2005 at the East Mesa Service Center, 6935 E. Decatur (east of Power Road,
north of University). There is no cost to take advantage of this service,
but Mesa residents are asked to show their most recent trash bill upon
arrival. Hazardous household waste will only be accepted during the event
dates and times and residents are asked to remain in their vehicles at all
times while at the collection site.
Waste should be sealed in its original container if possible, and unmarked
containers should be labeled if the contents are known.
Acceptable items:
Paint, polishes and varnishes
Pool chemicals
Turpentine
Adhesives
Antifreeze
Gasoline
Mercury
Electronics
Fuel additives
Paint-related materials
Aerosol cans
Motor oil
Appliances (limit 2)
Batteries
Pesticides
Transmission fluid
Automotive tires (limit 5); rims are accepted if the tire has been removed
Industrial waste, 55-gallon drums and large truck tires will not be
accepted. Collected materials will either be recycled, reused or disposed
of in an environmentally responsible manner. For more information, please
call the Mesa Recycling Hotline at (480) 644-2222 or visit the City’s Web
site at www.cityofmesa.org.
StarFiber Mops