Explosive Materials

CAUTION: 

• Firearms, ammunition, and gunpowder are explosive, hazardous to human life, and must never be disposed of in the regular trash.  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.
• Fireworks are explosive, hazardous to human life, and must never be disposed of in the regular trash without following these instructions:  Soak fireworks in water in a metal container for several days.  After soaking, seal the wet fireworks in a plastic bag to prevent them from drying out, and place in the regular trash.  Click here for more information on the safe management of fireworks from the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
• Marine (Pyrotechnic) Flares are explosive, toxic, hazardous to human life and the environment, and must never be disposed of in the regular trash or in a waterway.  To dispose of marine flares, contact the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Station in Wrightsville, York County at 717-870-4673.
• Non-pyrotechnic Flares are flammable, toxic and must never be disposed of in the regular trash or in a waterway. Non-pyrotechnic flares, (but NOT pyrotechnic marine flares), can be disposed of at the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Household Hazardous Waste Events.  For more information, click here. 
• Dry ice is explosive and should never be disposed in the regular trash or in a toilet.  Allow dry ice to dissipate/evaporate outside or in a well-ventilated area.  Click here for information.