Question: Why can't I put my plastic oil and other chemical
containers in with my recyclables or in the co-mingled bins?
Answer: Plastic containers that once contained motor oil or
other chemicals such as weed killers, pesticides, etc. should
not be placed in recycling containers. The motor oil and other
dangerous chemicals leach into the pores of the plastic and
cannot be cleaned in conventional pre-cycling methods. They are
considered contaminants and should be disposed of in your trash
or in the containers provided at the oil tank stations.
Question: Why can't I put my "sharps" in a plastic milk jug or
other container? I have to pay for the other ones.  Answer: Non-
approved sharps containers are not puncture proof and are not
accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the
landfill. Only approved sharps containers are accepted. Any
other container can carry the hazard of being punctured by the
needles and pens causing a dangerous situation for the attendant
receiving them for disposal.  Questio