Material | Disposal Method | Disposal Location | Additional Details |
Medication- Prescription and Over-the-Counter (excludes sharps/needles) |
Disposal Drop Boxes |
Year-Round Permanent Disposal Locations » | Accepted: Pills/capsules, liquid medication, and pet medication. Sealed in a plastic bag. |
Mercury | Household Hazardous Waste | Household Hazardous Waste Site Location » | |
Motor Oil |
Curbside Collection Household Hazardous Waste |
Place sealed container next to trash cart Or |
Curbside Collection: Place used motor oil in clear 1-gallon jugs, lid tightly sealed. Make jugs visible to the driver on trash day (up to 2 gallons per week). |
Needles(e.g., sharps, syringes, tattoo needles, razor blades) | Special Method -Trash |
Special method: If disposing in trash cart, needles must be in a closed container. See Additional Information. |
Special method: To dispose inside trash cart, place sharps in a hard-plastic container, tape the container shut, and write "Used Needles" on it. |