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Disposal of Fluorescent Tubes;Asbestos;Paint and Liquid Wastes; Hazardous Waste
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Paint and Liquid Waste
- Liquid Wastes are banned from landfills in North Carolina
- Paint cans should be empty for disposal or recycling
Paint remaining in can must be dried prior to disposal.
You may mix cat litter, sawdust or other bulking agent
with paint to dry. Once material is dry, can may be disposed
of in the landfill
- The best practise for all liquid wastes is to finish using the product for it's intended purpose
Many commom liquids are considered hazardous when attempting to dispose of them
- Many hazardous liquids have special disposal requirements. If you have questions regarding disposal of
hazardous liquids, visit one of the listed websites or contact the Macon County Solid Waste Department
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Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Hazardous Wastes are banned from all MSW landfills. There are also many wastes that require special handling for
disposal or recycling. The following (below) are a few examples of common items that require special consideration for disposal.
- If you have questions or concerns about a specific waste, please contact the Macon County Department of Solid Waste Management
for more information before you throw them away. Additional information regarding disposal
and recycling of hazardous wastes can be found at the following websites
www.wastenotnc.org
www.p2pays.org
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Flourescent Tubes and Ballasts
Flourescent Tubes and ballasts from Commercial, Industrial and Institutional generators are banned from
landfills. Household generated tubes are exempted from this rule.
For a list of companies that can recycle these items, visit one of the websites listed on the previous panel,
or contact the Solid Waste Department
TIPS:
Tubes with green tips can go into the landfill, ask your supplier to provide you with these tubes if possible.
Ask your supplier if they will provide recycling of your old bulbs as part of thier service to you.
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Asbestos Waste
Procedure for disposal of non-friable asbestos
- A sample of the waste must be grought to the landfill for testing of friability. If approved:
- The wastes must be double bagged and wet down to reduce dust
- The waste should be delivered to the landfill separate from all other wastes Mon-Fri between
9am - 3pm.
- Upon arrival identify the waste as asbestos and take it to the landfill. Do not unload the
waste unless landfill personnel are with you and have instructed you on where to place the waste.
- For more information on disposal of friable asbestos visit one of the listed websites above or
contact the Solid Waste Department.
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Contact Information
For additional information pertaining to the Macon County Landfill (s), Recycling Facility,
Baling Facility, and Convenience Centers, contact us:
Tele: (828) 349-2215
Fax: (828) 349-2185
Macon County Solid Waste Management
109 Sierra Drive Franklin, NC 28734
E-mail:
General Information Contact: June Cassada at jcassada at maconnc.org
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