Materials Medications & Supplements Instructions Household Hazardous Waste Do not flush ANY medications, supplements, vitamins down the toilet or drain. Medications may be disposed of during a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. For notification of events, Signup for the Keep Nassau Beautiful newsletter, www.keepnassaubeautiful.org.  Controlled substances should be brought to the Sheriff’s Department for secured disposal, call the…

Materials Automotive Batteries, Button Batteries, Household Batteries, Laptop Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries, Vehicle Batteries Instructions Battery Disposal Guidelines for Nassau County Residents Improper disposal of batteries can be harmful to both people and the environment. Batteries should never be placed in household trash. Please follow these guidelines to ensure safe and responsible disposal: Household Batteries:Small household…

Materials Latex Paints & Stains Instructions Household Hazardous Waste Latex Paints and Stains may be solidified and placed in your trash bin.  To solidify latex paint and stain; remove the lid, fill with cat litter, leave the lid off until the liquid solidifies.  Once solid with no liquid, the contents are not considered hazardous and…

Materials Aerosol Cans, Flammable Liquids, Oil-Based Paints, Plastic Pool Chemical Containers, Pool Chemicals, Products With Warning Labels, Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Stains, Finishes & Solvents, Thermostats, Thermometers & Other Mercury Devices, X-rays Instructions Household Hazardous Waste Dispose of pesticides, alkyd paints, aerosol cans, solvents, corrosives and other hazardous materials during a Household Hazardous Waste…

Materials Fluorescent bulbs and tubes, Light Bulbs Instructions Special Items Light Bulb Disposal Guidelines Most light bulbs can be safely placed in the trash bin, with the exception of compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), fluorescent tubes, and ballasts, which require special handling due to their mercury content. Though the amount of mercury is small—about the size…

Materials Sharps Instructions Household Hazardous Waste Check to see if your pharmacy or doctors office accepts them for safe disposal. Small quantities of sharps can be disposed of in the garbage by placing them in a closed, sealed heavy plastic (laundry detergent bottle) or metal container. Many Florida counties have a needle collection program. For…

Materials Automotive Fluids, Filters & Containers, Engine Coolants & Containers Instructions Household Hazardous Waste Automotive retailers may accept some items – contact them directly for more information.  Automotive fluids and other hazardous waste should be disposed of during a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. For notification of events, Signup for the Keep Nassau Beautiful newsletter, www.keepnassaubeautiful.org. Depots

Materials Cardboard Take-Out Containers, Cereal & Cracker Box Liners, Flour Bags, Waxed Cardboard Boxes Instructions Garbage Unfortunately, paper materials coated in plastic or wax can’t be recycled. Materials accepted for recycling must be empty, clean and dry.  When in doubt, throw it out to avoid contamination of the recycle bin. Depots Other Information

Materials Stiff & Crinkly Plastic Bags, Stiff & Crinkly Plastic Film Instructions Garbage Unfortunately, these items can not be recycled and most often can not be reused.  Dispose of them in the trash bin. Consider reducing your use of these items when possible. Depots Callahan Convenience Recycling Center Advanced Disposal – Fernandina Beach Advanced Disposal…

Materials Plastic & Metal Tubes Instructions Garbage Soft plastic or metal tubes like toothpaste, ointments, and sunscreen should be disposed of in the garbage. Depots Callahan Convenience Recycling Center Advanced Disposal – Fernandina Beach Advanced Disposal – Nassau County Meridian Waste – Town of Callahan Meridian Waste – Nassau County