Most retail stores that sell 20 lb. (gas grill size) propane tanks offer free exchange programs to get a new filled tank. Blue Rhino also offers a free recycling program for 20 lb. tanks that are no longer needed. Write “RECYCLE” on the tank and take it to any Blue Rhino location.

ATTENTION!

Propane tanks should never be put in your curbside or drop-off recycling container. Even when they seem to be empty, they can retain enough propane to cause an explosion and put recycling workers at risk.

An aerosol can is a self-contained dispensing system where a substance is stored inside a small metal canister and pushed out as a fine mist, a spray, or a foam.

QUICK TIPS
Aerosol cans should be recycled properly at the Canton Recycle Center by appointment. Aerosol cans should not be placed in a plastic bag when transported. Place all recyclables in a reusable tote or cardboard box so all items can be seen easily by staff.

An antifreeze is an additive which lowers the freezing point of a water-abased liquid. This is commonly used in cars and trucks. Antifreeze is also known as coolant.

QUICK TIPS
Antifreeze is typically a fluorescent color when it is unopened. However, sometimes, antifreeze is mixed with other liquids such oil or gas. Please let the attendants know what it is mixed with to assure the safest sorting and disposal.

Cell phones and Cell Phone Batteries should NEVER be put in your curbside or drop-off recycling container. They can cause fires at the local recycling facility and put recycling workers at risk.You can recycle these by making an appointment at the Canton Recycle Center.

ATTENTION
Cell phones and cell phone batteries can be recycled at a variety of locations, including participating Verizon, Lowes, Home Depot, and Best Buy stores, among other locations. Do not remove the battery from the phone.

To safely prepare batteries for recycling either place each battery in its own clear plastic bag before placing it in a storage container or tape the battery terminals with clear packing tape or non-conductive electrical or duct tape, keeping the label visible so that the battery type can be identified.

Household lead acid batteries are typically found in cars or trucks but can also be found in emergency devices, emergency exit signs, security systems, mobility scooters and UPS back-ups. Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) batteries are simple to manufacture and have one of the lowest discharge rates of any rechargeable batteries.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

Household batteries include rechargeable batteries in a variety of sizes (AA, AAA, 9v, etc.). The use of rechargeable batteries is recommended to reduce the number of batteries being disposed of each year.

ATTENTION
• Rechargeable Batteries should never be put in your curbside or drop-off recycling container. They can cause fires at the local recycling facility and put recycling workers at risk.
• If you choose to recycle household batteries through a mail-in program, retail store, or take them to a Call2Recycle location, please safely prepare them for recycling. Please keep each battery in its own clear plastic bag before placing it in a storage container or tape the battery terminals with clear packing tape or non-conductive electrical or duct tape, keeping the label visible so that the battery type can be identified.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
Participating Lowes and Home Depot. Call ahead to verify they accept these materials.

Modern-day alkaline, Carbon Zinc, and Manganese batteries no longer contain mercury and are classified as non-toxic by the Environmental Protection Agency and can be disposed of in household trash.

ATTENTION
• Lithium Primary Batteries should never be put in your curbside or drop-off recycling container. They can cause fires at the local recycling facility and put recycling workers at risk.
• If you choose to recycle household batteries through a mail-in program, retail store, please safely prepare them for recycling. Please keep each battery in its own clear plastic bag before placing it in a storage container or tape the battery terminals with clear packing tape or non-conductive electrical or duct tape, keeping the label visible so that the battery type can be identified.

ATTENTION
• Lithium Primary Batteries should never be put in your curbside or drop-off recycling container. They can cause fires at the local recycling facility and put recycling workers at risk.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
Participating Lowes and Home Depot. Call ahead to verify they accept these materials.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) (the small twisty type of light bulb) contain a small amount of mercury and should be recycled whenever possible. They can be recycled at the STW Recycling District’s permanent Household Hazardous Waste facility, the Canton Recycle Center year round.

ATTENTION
CFLs should never be put in your curbside or drop-off recycling container. Broken CFLs can release mercury vapor and should be cleaned up using U.S. EPA recommendations. U.S. EPA recommends that you DO NOT VACUUM the area where the bulb broke. Please read their recommendations. Other light bulbs such as: LED, incandescent and halogen bulbs are safe to dispose of in the trash.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

Fertilizers are any natural or artificial substance containing chemical elements that improve the growth and productiveness of plants. However, artificial fertilizers contain chemical elements which are hazardous to humans and should be disposed of properly. Fertilizers can contain petroleum products. These items are treated as flammable and must be kept away from sources of heat. Fertilizers give off strong odors.

Fertilizers used for your home and not for business, commercial, nonprofit, farm, or church related uses may recycled at the Canton Recycle Center by appointment only.

ATTENTION
• For your safety, bring your items with vapors in closed containers.
• Bring your materials in plastic totes if there is the possibility of leaking. Your tote will be returned to you if you wish. Do not bring in plastic bags or cardboard boxes if possible.
• Please make sure that all caps are secured tightly

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

Fire Extinguishers are considered cylinders and must be recycled properly. Residents of Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne County may recycle their Fire Extinguishers at Pitt’s Fire Extinguisher in Massillon, Ohio. There is a fee. Please call them ahead of time to verify at (330) 833-5508.

Flammable liquids should be transported with care. Be aware of your exposure to vapors as you drive and transport these materials in approved containers only.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

Do not place helium or oxygen tanks in your curbside recycling. And, putting them in the trash is hazardous.

Empty helium balloon tanks that were purchased from a retail store should be punctured and recycled at a local scrap metal yard. You may receive a rebate. Follow the disposal instructions that came with the tank or visit balloontime.com for more information.

Helium tanks are not accepted in the household hazardous waste disposal program.

Households generate a wide range of poisonous, dangerous, flammable, & corrosive products, including lawn chemicals, solvents, household cleaners, & pool chemicals.

ATTENTION!
These materials should not be placed in with your household garbage but should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste facility or collection event whenever possible. Please consider buying less hazardous alternatives when possible!

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

Simply return your oxygen tank back to the company that provided it. A label should be on the tank with the contact information. If no such label exists, Medical cylinders should be disposed or recycled through the company it was purchased or received from. Check with your medical supplier for details about their takeback or exchange program. They will accept oxygen tanks that were purchased from them.

If you are unable to determine where the oxygen tank came from, recycle the tank at a scrap metal yard near you. Determine if the tank is aluminum or stainless steel (magnets stick to stainless steel, not aluminum). Find a scrap metal yard by searching with your zip code at www.yellowpages.com. Call ahead to confirm that they accept stainless steel or aluminum tanks. You can also try AAA Gas Supply (216-228-4800), ABC Fire (440-237-6677) and Air Gas Great Lakes (216-241-1696) for cylinder recycling options.

Mercury is a dangerous chemical element that is often seen in items like thermometers, mercury switches, mercury relays, fluorescent lamps and other devices. However, mercury is also something you may have in a glass jar or another container by itself. It’s very heavy and is a silver in color.

ATTENTION!
These materials should not be placed in with your household garbage but should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste facility or collection event whenever possible.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

Motor oil can recycled easily at the Canton Recycle Center by appointment only. Motor oil does not have to be clean. If it is mixed with another substance like, gasoline, let the Center employees know when you drop it off.

ATTENTION
Motor oil should never be used to kill weeds, as a dust suppressant on dirt or gravel roads, burned, or poured down the drain or sewer.

Hypodermic needles and other medical “sharps” pose a significant health threat to recycling and sanitation workers and should NEVER be put in your curbside or drop-off recycling container.

ATTENTION
The safest option is to use an FDA-cleared sharps container to protect your family members, health workers, and sanitation workers prior to disposing of sharps. These containers are widely available at pharmacies and other retail stores. If one is not available, simply use an empty laundry detergent jug. Place the needle inside the empty laundry detergent jug. Place the cap back on securely. Tape the lid on and write “Sharps” on the container. Dispose of the jug in your trash. Do not place it in your recycling. Check with your local health department for any questions.

Oil-based paint and similar products like paint thinner and solvents are flammable and hazardous.

ATTENTION!
These materials should not be placed in with your household garbage but should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste facility or collection event whenever possible. Please consider buying less hazardous alternatives when possible!

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

Households generate a wide range of poisonous, dangerous, flammable, & corrosive products, including lawn chemicals, solvents, household cleaners, & pool chemicals.

ATTENTION!
These materials should not be placed in with your household garbage but should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste facility or collection event whenever possible. Please consider buying less hazardous alternatives when possible!

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

PHARMACEUTICALS
To safely dispose of leftover pharmaceuticals from the home, the best option is to take them to a pharmaceutical drop-off location or a temporary collection event. There are many pharmaceutical drop-off locations available in Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne Counties that can be located using the links and search button below.

Unused medicine that is left in the home creates a high risk of accidental overdose and illegal abuse if not properly disposed. Flushing medication down the toilet can contribute to water contamination and therefore is not recommended.

ATTENTION
Only pills can be disposed of at collection sites. Sharps are not accepted. Please see Needles and Sharps for more information.

Households generate a wide range of poisonous, dangerous, flammable, & corrosive products, including lawn chemicals, solvents, household cleaners, & pool chemicals.

ATTENTION!
These materials should not be placed in with your household garbage but should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste facility or collection event whenever possible. Please consider buying less hazardous alternatives when possible!

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?
STW Recycling operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center that accepts a wide variety of common household hazardous materials.

Power tools use a variety of battery types, including Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) and Lithium-ion (Li-ion). Participating Lowes and Home Depot stores will accept batteries from power tools, as well as some other battery types.

ATTENTION
Batteries should never be put in your curbside or drop-off recycling container. They can cause fires at the local recycling facility and put recycling workers at risk.

Safety first! In order to safely prepare batteries for recycling either place each battery in its own clear plastic bag before placing it in a storage container or tape the battery terminals with clear packing tape or non-conductive electrical or duct tape, keeping the label visible so that the battery type can be identified.

Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Most manufacturers will recycle them if you send them back. If not, you may dispose of them in your trash.