Transportation & Handling

Regulations

• A maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds may be transported per vehicle, per trip as mandated by the Department of Transportation.
• Materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, and antifreeze).
• Containers larger than 5 gallons will not be accepted.
• All containers must have lids, be sturdy, non-leaking, and be labeled.
• Protect all items from breakage.
• Do not combine different types of waste.
• Do not mix oil-base paint with latex paint.
• Empty containers, with lids removed, can be discarded in trash.
• Household hazardous waste containers will not be returned, except for used oil containers in good condition if requested.
• Personal information and data on computers should be destroyed prior to disposal.