Medical Waste
For information regarding the management of medical waste, please click here to visit our medical waste page.
Jeannie Brown
About Jeannie Brown
Posts by Jeannie Brown:
Light Bulbs and Ballasts
Light bulbs and ballasts in good usable condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate light bulbs York PA” will show organizations that accept these items for donation. Fluorescent bulbs/tubes including compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) contain the toxic metal mercury. In addition, fluorescent light ballasts manufactured before 1980 may contain […]
Pressurized Gas Tanks
Full-sized (20 pounds or larger) pressurized tanks that contain flammable gases such as propane or helium cannot be disposed in the regular trash due to risk of explosion and fire. If the tank is completely empty and the pressure valve has been removed, contact a local metal salvage facility to ask if they will accept […]
Flammables
Solvents that are in good usable condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate (paint thinner, varnish, etc.) York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials for donation. Fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, etc. are accepted at some York County businesses for recycling. For a list of these businesses, […]
Fire Extinguishers
Due to their pressurized contents, charged fire extinguishers cannot be disposed of your regular trash. Fire extinguishers that were manufactured before 1970 may contain the toxic chemical carbon tetrachloride and should not be discharged. York County business, BFPE International at 3466 Board Rd, 17406 accepts fire extinguishers of all ages, conditions and types for recycling. […]
Explosives
To dispose of firearms, gunpowder and ammunition, contact your local police department or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Harrisburg Field Office at 717-231-3400. To dispose of flares, contact your local fire department. Before disposing of used or unused fireworks, they must be soaked in water in a metal container for several […]
Electronics
Electronics in good working order can often be donated. An internet search such as “donate (computer, stereo, etc.) York PA” will show organizations that accept these items for donation. In Pennsylvania certain electronics are restricted by law from being disposed of in the trash due to the toxic metals they contain. Computers, computer peripherals (printers, […]
Corrosives
Household cleaners and maintenance materials that are in good usable condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate (disinfectant, paint stripper, etc.) York PA” will show organizations that accept these materials for donation. Materials such as household cleaners, stain removers and chemical strippers may contain corrosive chemicals that can burn […]
Chemistry Sets
Recreational chemistry sets manufactured after 1980 fall under current regulations that restrict them from including chemicals that are considered hazardous. The components of these sets can be disposed of in the regular trash. Recreational chemistry sets that pre-date 1980 may contain toxic, corrosive or flammable materials. Click here to view options to manage Household Hazardous […]
Batteries
Unused batteries in good condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate batteries York PA” will show organizations that accept these items for donation. Automotive batteries contain the hazardous materials lead and sulfuric acid and should be returned to businesses that sell vehicle batteries for proper management. Rechargeable batteries contain […]