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Household Electronics & Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection on August 6, 2022

Date:

August 6, 2022

Time:

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Address:

Sumter County Fairgrounds

7620 SR 471

Bushnell, FL 33513

Hours:

           8 AM to 2 PM

Location Addresses:

           Lake Okahumpka Park, 6085 E. SR 44, Wildwood 34785

           Sumter County Fairgrounds, 7620 SR 471, Bushnell, FL 33513

What to Bring:

Automotive fluids and batteriesHerbicidesPropane Tanks (25 lbs)
CleanersHousehold electronics (TVs, VCRs, computers, etc.)Rechargeable household batteries
FertilizersLatex & oil based paintsSmoke detectors
Fluorescent lamps and Mercury containing devicesPaint removers and thinnersSolvents
FungicidesPesticidesWood Preservatives
Gas (old gas & old gas cans)Pool Chemicals 
What not to bring:

  1. Biological/Infectious waste  
  2. Explosives 
  3. Radioactive waste  
  4. Empty paint cans
  5. Tires
HOW TO PACKAGE AND TRANSPORT CHEMICALS

  1. Do NOT mix chemicals together. 
  2. Keep products in original labeled containers if possible. 
  3. Place containers into cardboard boxes to prevent breakage. 
  4. Place leaky container in clear plastic bag and transport in box with newspaper. 
  5. Put boxes in trunk or in back of vehicle away from passengers.

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