Materials Accepted at the Environmental Center

Instructions for Safe Transport (PDF)

Automotive & Recreation

• Aerosol cleaners/degreasers/ lubricants/starting fluid - empty aerosol cans may be placed in the garbage
• Antifreeze
• Brake fluid
• Charcoal lighter fluid
• Gasoline
• Kerosene
• Power steering fluid
• Propane tanks
• Rechargeable batteries
• Transmission oil
• Used motor oil and filters 

Household Items

• Partially filled aerosol cans - empty aerosol cans may be placed in the garbage
• Drain cleaner
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fluorescent lights
• Mothballs
• Nail polish/remover
• Oven cleaner
• Polish with solvents
• Some household cleaners (check label for words “Caution”, “Warning”, “Danger”, “Poison”)
• Spot removers
• Mercury thermometers and thermostats
• Used cooking oil 

Yard & Garden

• Bug spray
• Fertilizer with weed killer
• Insect/roach/ant killer
• Pool chemicals
• Rodent bait
• Weed killer 

Home Improvement & Construction

• Concrete cleaner
• Driveway sealer
• Glue with solvents
• Latex paint, liquid - dried latex paint may be placed in the garbage, leave lids off cans
• Oil-based paint
• Paint remover/stripper/thinner
• Roofing tar
• Stain/varnish
• Wood preservatives

• Computers
• Computer monitors
• Printers Peripherals (keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.)
• TVs
• DVD & VCR Players
• Fax machines
• Cell phones 

Recycling Instructions (PDF)

Please sort your materials into the following two categories: Paper + Cardboard and Bottles + Cans.  Please put recyclables in a bag (paper preferred) or reusable container.  Containers will be returned on-site.

Curbside recycling is offered in all cities and townships in Washington County. Contact your recycler or waste hauler for collection details.

Paper + Cardboard

• Newspaper with inserts
• Magazines, Mail & Office Paper
  • Envelopes with windows or metal clasps are OK
  • Siral binding and staples OK
• Phonebooks
• Shredded Paper
  • Put in paper bag, clearly mark and staple shut
• Corrugated Cardboard
  • Tape and staples OK
  • Please flatten
• Boxboard

NO egg cartons
NO pizza boxes
NO paper cups or plates
NO napkins
NO refrigerated or frozen food boxes
NO boxes with food or grease
NO tissue or wrapping paper 

Bottles + Cans

• Steel & Aluminum Cans, Foil & Trays
  • Rinse clean, labels are OK
• Plastic Bottles with #1 or #2
  • Rinse clean, remove lids, flatten
• Glass Bottles & Jars
  • Rinse clean, remove lids

NO plastic tubs (like yogurt)
NO produce, deli, or take-out containers
NO plastic toys
NO dishes or cookware
NO ceramics or pottery
NO Styrofoam
NO window glass or mirrors
NO aerosol cans
NO scrap metal
NO motor oil bottles