July 9, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mindemoya Roads Building, 7 Lakeshore Road, Mindemoya, Off Hwy 542/551.
What to bring
From your workbench
· Adhesives, glues, resins
· Hobby Supplies, artist supplies
· Latex, oil paints (SEE TIP)
· Stains, thinners and strippers, Varsol, solvents, Linseed oil
From your garage
· Car batteries, dry cell batteries
· Engine degreasers, brake fluids
· Transmission fluids
· Engine oil
· Antifreeze
From your yard
· Insecticides, herbicides, Pesticides
· Propane cylinders (small)
·Swimming pool chemicals and bleach (do not mix)
· Wood preservatives
· BBQ lighter fluids
From your house
Aerosol cans
· Cleaners (oven and drain), spot removers
· Hearing aid (button-style) batteries
· Ni-Cad batteries
· Photo chemicals
· Pharmaceuticals
· Fluorescent light tubes (4 ft) and fluorescent bulbs
· Nail polish and Nail polish removers
· Rat and mouse poisons
What not to bring
· Ammunition, fireworks, explosives
· Infectious and biological waste
· Syringes (your local drugstore will handle those)
· Radioactive waste
· Unknown compressed gas cylinders
· Tires
· Old electronics and Computers
To ensure safety
· NEVER MIX CHEMICALS and NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous materials
· Do not place waste in plastic garbage bags
· Tighten caps and lids leaving material in original labeled containers
· Sort and pack paint, pesticides and household cleaners separately
· Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper
· Pack your vehicle and go directly to the site