MT. LEBANON FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
2008 DISPOSAL RESOURCE LIST
USED MOTOR OIL
Advance Auto Parts – 1011 Washington Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106 - (412) 276-4260.
Pennzoil 10 Min. Oil Change – 3307 Library Rd.(Rt. 88) Castle Shannon, PA 15234 – (412) 885-3480.
Quick Change – 1741 Painters Run Rd., Upper St.Clair, PA 15241- (412) 221-7820.
USED CAR BATTERIES, HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES, U.P.S. SYSTEMS
Batteries Plus – 3912 Library Rd. (RT.88) Castle Shannon, PA 15234 – (412) 531-1690.
COOLANTS/GLYCOLS
Safety Kleen - 650 Noble Dr., West Mifflin, PA 15122 - (412) 462-0644.
CORROSIVES/ACIDS
Weavertown Environmental Group – 201 S. Johnson Rd., Houston, PA - (724) 746-4850.
ETSS, Inc. - P.O. Box 15332, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 - (412) 321-1214.
FLAMMABLES/OTHER PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS
United Environmental Group - 241 McAleer Rd., Sewickly, PA - (412) 367-8265.
PAINTS
Weavertown Environmental Group – 201 S. Johnson Rd., Houston, PA - (724) 746-4850.
Safety Kleen - 650 Noble Dr., West Mifflin, PA 15122 - (412) 462-0644.
PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES
Weavertown Environmental Group – 201 S. Johnson Rd., Houston, PA - (724) 746-4850.
PA Dept. of Agriculture (Chem. Sweep Program) – 6 McIntyre Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 - (724) 443-1585.
TIRES
N.T.B. – 2000 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., PA 15220 ($2.00 per tire off rim) - (412) 561-2214.
Protire – 3349 Library Rd. (Rt.88) Castle Shannon, PA 15234 ($2.50 per tire off rim) – (412) 885-8473.
HOUSEHOLD NEEDLES/SYRINGES
St. Clair Hospital - 1000 Bower Hill Road – (412) 561-4900.
APPLIANCES CONTAINING FREON
Triangle Air Conditioning Co., Inc. - 1810 Main Street, Bridgeville, PA 15017 – (412) 257-2677.
Parkway Heating and Air Conditioning – 21 South Cowan Road, Carnegie, PA 15106 – (412) 279-6001.
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
Mike Oettinger – Mt. Lebanon, PA - (412) 343-0839.
IF ALL ELSE FAILS TRY:
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HOTLINE:
1-800-346-4242 or www.dep.state.pa.us
Or The Southwestern Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste Task Force website:
www.cmu.edu/greenpractices/hhw.htm
SOME SPECIFIC DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LATEX PAINT - Latex paints can be left to dry by removing the lid and allowing the leftover product to dry. This should be done in an area which is away from children and animals. Allow the remaining paint to dry completely. The container can then be disposed of in your household trash. Leave the lid off the can so that your household refuse hauler can see that the paint is hardened. To speed the drying process mix “Waste Paint Hardener” into the can and allow it to solidify. Place can and solidified contents out for regular trash with lid open. “Waste Paint Hardener” may be purchased at Rolliers Hardware on Washington Road.
SOLVENT-BASED PAINTS - (also known as alkyd or oil-based) require special disposal practices. Solvent-based paints are ignitable and present particular hazards. These products should NOT be disposed of down storm sewers, household drains, or on the ground. Solvent-based paints should be disposed of as a household hazardous waste. Hold for a “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.”
PAINT PRODUCTS - Paint thinners, turpentine, mineral spirits and solvents should NOT be poured down a drain or storm sewer. With a few simple steps, you can reuse these types of products. Let used turpentine or brush cleaners sit in a closed container until the paint particles settle out, then pour off the clear liquid which can be reused. Add an absorbent (i.e. cat litter) to the remaining residue and let it dry completely.
AEROSOL CANS - To dispose of aerosol cans proceed as follows: place wadded newspaper in a cardboard box to absorb expelled contents. Without shaking the can hold it upside down and aim the discharge onto the newspaper. After all the propellant has been discharged dispose of the can and paper with the regular trash.
OLD PROPANE TANKS - If cylinder is empty remove the valve and dispose of both with regular trash. If the tank still contains propane contact the fire department for specific advice. NEEDLES - Household needles/syringes can be placed in a heavy duty container (coffee can, laundry detergent bottle, etc.), sealed and secured with tape. However, a special “sharps” container is preferred. Sharps containers are available from St. Clair Hospital. The container and contents can be taken to the Housekeeping Dept. at St. Clair Hospital for proper disposal.
EXAMPLES OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS
| KITCHEN ITEMS | GARAGE ITEMS | BASEMENT ITEMS |
| · Ammonia cleaners | · Motor oil | · Mercury |
| · Oven cleaners | · Gasoline | · Latex/water-based paint |
| · Floor care products | · Kerosene | · Oil-based paint |
| · Insecticides | · Auto body repair products | · Turpentine & thinner |
| · Window cleaners | · Windshield washer solution | · Paint stripper |
| · Furniture polish | · Antifreeze | · Rust remover |
| · Aluminum cleaners | · Diesel fuel | · Varnish |
| · Drain cleaners | · Brake fluid | · Wood preservative |
| · Metal polishes | · Car wax | · Other paint products |
| · Household cleaners | · Lead acid batteries | · Muriatic and other acids |
| · Fuel oil & other oils |
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| BATHROOM ITEMS | · Transmission fluid | MISC. ITEMS |
| · Alcohol-based lotions | · Metal polish with solvent | · Gun cleaning solvents |
| · Isopropyl alcohol | · Other automotive products | · Photographic chemicals |
| · Expired medicine |
| · Dry cleaning solvents |
| · Disinfectant | GARDEN ITEMS | · Lighter fluid |
| · Permanent lotions | · Fertilizer | · Shoe polish |
| · Nail polish & remover | · Pesticide/insecticide | · Fiberglass epoxy |
| · Toilet bowl cleaner | · Fungicide | · Swimming pool acid |
| · Tub & tile cleaners | · Rat poison | · Moth balls |
| · Depilatories | · Herbicide | · Glue |
| · Hair relaxers | · Weed killer | · Mercury batteries |
| · Bathroom cleaners |
| · U.P.S. Systems |
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| · Household batteries |
DO’S and DON’TS
1. DO buy the right amount of product for the job you have to do. Read the label
carefully before you purchase. It is your responsibility to use and dispose of
household products and materials safely.
2. DO use up any product that you buy—or if you can’t, give it to someone who can.
Make sure that anyproduct you give away is in its original container with its label
intact and any use and disposal instructions included. Give leftover paint to a
local community or theater group; donate leftover pesticides to the local garden
club, etc
3. DO recycle wastes if you can. Take used or contaminated motor oil, transmission
fluid, kerosene and diesel fuel to an automotive service center, oil recycling
station, or authorized collection site; turn in your old car battery also.
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