Properly Dispose of Hazardous Waste Electronics, CFLs, certain batteries, and other household hazardous wastes contain toxic materials so they should not be sent to landfills. If they are they can pollute the surrounding land and water. One computer monitor may contain 4 pounds of lead as well as other toxic heavy metals. Many companies including Home depot , Sam's Club and Ikea will take your used CFL's.
Jacksonville's hazardous waste center is at 2675 Commonwealth avenue. The types of things they take is paint, paint thinners, fertilizers, rechargeable batteries, acids, gun powder and CFL s just to name a few. The city also collects "e-waste" throughout the year through with mobile collections. Televisions, computers, telephones, and small kitchen appliances are just a few examples of e-waste that is collected on the mobile collections. For more information when and where the next e-waste collection will be call 387-8847 or check out this link : http://www.coj.net/Departments/Public+Works/Solid+Waste/Household+Hazardous+Wastes.htmIf
If you have any more questions call 630-CITY and ask about "hazardous wastes" or check out this link : http://www.coj.net/Departments/Public+Works/Solid+Waste/Household+Hazardous+Wastes.htm
