Hazardous Waste and E-Scrap Collection January 26

Written on January 7, 2008 – 2:29 pm | by Mike |

Anna Maria Island residents in Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, and Anna Maria City can dispose of household hazardous waste at a collection station to be set up Jan 26 by Manatee County. Hours will be 9am - 3pm on the Gulf side parking lot of Coquina Beach Park.

Accepted items include:

  • Solvents, paints, household chemicals, pesticides, oil
  • Ammunition, flares, propane tanks, batteries, fluorescent lamps
  • Mercury containing devices, computer components, televisions, copiers
  • Video and audio equipment, and small household appliances

Unacceptable items include:

  • Radioactive items such as smoke detectors
  • Bio-hazard materials such as needles

For more information call Manatee County Utilities Operations Department at 941-708-8561

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