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- Spring Electronic Collection Event Information
Who: Cayuga County Residents ONLY
What: HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY. No businesses or commercial items will be accepted.
When: April 1, 2023, 8:00am — 12:00pm
Where: To be announced with your registration
WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING FREON CONTAINING MATERIALS, FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS, OR BATTERIES AT THIS EVENT. Fluorescent light bulbs and batteries can be brought to our HHW Event on October 21, 2023. To see options for Freon appliance recycling, click here. To see a flyer with more details on the accepted/not accepted items for this event, click here.
Registration link: https://www.sunnking.com/events/cayuga-04-01-23
Spaces are limited. Please register early.Questions? Call Sunnking at (585) 637-8365 or email them at office@sunnking.com
Please consider a DONATION to keep these events free and convenient in our community!
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Clothing and Textile Recycling
Information from the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling on what textiles are acceptable for recycling and where you can recycle them.
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Computer & Television Recycling Options
Review computer and television recycling options.
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Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Learn what to do with household hazardous waste when disposing of them.
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Freon Appliance Recycling Options
Freon represents a variety of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which contain elements such as carbon and fluorine as well as other gases. Freons are colorless, odorless, non-flammable, non-corrosive gases/liquids that are hazardous to the environment.
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Mercury in the Home Resource Guide
Mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a chemical element found on the periodic table. It is one of only five elements that are liquid at room temperature. Mercury is a heavy, silvery, transition metal, often found in household, medical and industrial products. The ability to easily bond with other elements and its versatility make mercury incredibly useful. Review the Mercury in the home resource guide.
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Propane Tank Recycling Options
View information about propane tank recycling options.
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Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs
Now you can safely dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medicines 24 hours a day at the Cayuga County Public Safety Building.
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Tire Recycling Options
See tire recycling options.
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