can i throw away old gas cans?
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Empty gas canisters are not just regular old rubbish you can toss in the bin – they must be properly recycled. ... Oftentimes, the empty containers are just disposed of with normal household waste and sorted out later to be recycled. Before disposing of an old gas canister, it must be completely emptied.
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The main channels for disposing of mobiles are the shops that sell them, but there are other organisations and charities that accept them for refurbishment and recycling. Up to 80 per cent of a phone is recyclable, so don't send it to landfill or leave it in the drawer - recycle it!
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Many local councils will collect your old drink cans, but they won't pay you for them. Instead, find out if a local recycling centre will pay cash for used aluminium cans. Think Cans says metal merchants usually pay between 40p and 50p for a kilo of cans (approximately 65–70 cans).
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“If the fuel in your tank is more than a month old, pump it out and replace it with fresh fuel.” As you drain the fuel tank and line, also drain the fuel from your engine, keeping the spent fuel to discard properly (another possible reason to let a service shop do the winterizing for you).
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You can drop off your old or leftover residential paint for free at more than 400 recycling locations across Ontario. Recycling locations include some retail stores, as well as municipal depots, where you may already take many other recyclable household products.
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Paint Cans. The paint can must be emptied and can then be placed in your Blue Recycling Box. ... The City of Ottawa will accept your Paint Cans for disposal on their Household Hazardous Waste Depot days, you can find the schedule here.
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If it is completely empty, your aerosol can may go into the normal recycling for cans/tins. Aerosol cans that are either partially or completely full need to be separated from your other recyclables and general waste as they are considered hazardous waste.
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Pouring oil and grease down your drain or garbage disposal is certainly a quick way to get rid of it. However, you should now understand that it is not a really good solution. The best option is to use the trash can! The proper way to dispose of cooking oil is to pour it in a container and dispose of it in a trashcan.
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You are permitted to throw away most nonhazardous waste, debris, or junk. For instance, you can throw things in the dumpster, such as wood, furniture, trash, roofing shingles, C&D debris (construction waste and demolition debris), siding, some appliances, yard waste, and flooring.
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Take empty air conditioning units to a City landfill for recycling. There will be a refrigerant removal surcharge (even if the refrigerant has been removed) and weight charges. Some private companies may accept or buy appliances.
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If you want to get rid of the oil, let the oil cool completely, then pour it into a nonrecyclable container with a lid and throw it in the garbage. Common nonrecyclable containers that work well include cardboard milk cartons and similar wax- or plastic-lined paper containers.
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While recycling centres may not take them, you should try doing a local search to see if you have an organisation near you that will. Some independent companies will accept non-recyclable items like VHS tapes to try and salvage useful components.
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Can I recycle crushed cans? Yes we do accept crushed cans. However when we count cans we separate soft drink and beer cans into different containers as they go to different companies. Crushed cans are harder to recognise.
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Aerosol cans that are completely empty (i.e., no product or propellant remains in can) may be disposed of in the trash. Cans that have any product or propellant remaining inside must be labeled as hazardous waste and must be kept closed at all times.
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Metal lids can be removed and recycled loose in the bin. Plastic lids and caps from glass bottles and jars should be thrown away.
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Never throw it in a garbage can or pour it down the sink, as it may pollute the local water supply. Instead, take old nail polish, along with unwanted nail polish remover, to a household hazardous waste facility for safe disposal that won't harm the planet.
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LEDs do not contain hazardous chemicals, so it is safe to throw them away in the trash can. However, some of the components in LED bulbs may be recyclable. So, it's a good idea to contact your recycling company to see if they will accept your LEDs.