Unacceptable wastes
are not accepted at the incinerator are listed below under their principle disposal sites. Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days Any product that reacts vigorously with water (e.g. swimming pool chlorine) Corrosives -- acids (e.g. hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, nitric acid), alkalines (e.g. caustic soda) Flammable liquids (e.g. gasoline, solvents such as paint thinners) Medicines, drugs, etc.
Mercury containing items (e.g. mercury thermometers, mercury switches) Paints Pesticides, fertilisers, weed killers Photo developing chemicals (undiluted) Transformers, fluorescent light ballasts containing PCBs Ministry of W & E Quarry, in accordance with the Department of Health requirements Asbestos Airport Facility Electrical appliances Gas cylinders (freon, propane) and empty fuel storage tanks Motor vehicle tires Plaster and drywall ("Sheetrock'') PVC pipe and fittings Bulky metal goods (e.g.bedsprings, stoves, refrigerators, cars) Construction debris Demolition rubble Transformers, fluorescent light ballasts not containing PCBs Marsh Folly Facility Fluorescent tubes Large animal carcasses Slaughterhouse waste Earth, gravel, soils Horticultural waste Swill Participating retail stores Household batteries Garages, Service stations Motor oil Vehicle batteries Contact Ministry of W & E for further information Photo developing chemicals (diluted) Radioactive wastes (except smoke detectors) Unknown or unmarked waste that has a chemical odour, a vapour cloud, is giving off smoke, is irritating to the eyes or skin, is making noises like explosions, or is in a metal cylinder (like compressed gases) Septage Disposal Facility Sewage Devon Springs Facility Recyclables