| Material | Examples |
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ammunition
| ammo, firearms, guns |
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antifreeze
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asbestos
| asbetos, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, friable asbestos, non-friable asbestos, siding |
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ash
| fireplace ashes |
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basketball hoops and poles
| basketball backboard, basketball hoops |
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batteries
| alkaline batteries, battery, boat batteries, button batteries, car batteries, e-zpass, ez pass, ezpass, hearing aid batteries, lead acid batteries, lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries, lithium-ion batteries, Ni-Cad batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, rechargeable batteries, vehicle batteries |
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bicycle
| bike, bikes, bicycles |
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books
| encyclopedias, hardback books, hardcover books, paperback books, phone books, soft-cover books, telephone books, textbooks |
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bricks and cinderblocks
| bricks, cinderblocks, rocks, rubble |
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building materials - trash
| cabinets for trash disposal, doors for trash disposal (non-metal), drywall, fiberglass and cellulose insulation, linoleum flooring for trash disposal, lumber for trash disposal, plywood for trash disposal, PVC pipes, sheetrock, sinks for trash disposal, tile for trash disposal, toilets for trash disposal, wooden boards for trash disposal |
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building materials - usable condition
| bathtubs in usable condition, building materials, cabinets in usable condition, ceiling fans in usable condition, doors in usable condition, garden supplies in usable condition, gutters and downspouts in usable condition, lighting fixtures in usable condition, linoleum flooring in usable condition, plumbing fixtures in usable condition, power and hand tools in usable condition, sinks in usable condition, thermal pane windows in usable condition, toilets in usable condition, usable bricks, usable cinderblocks, usable lumber, plywood, and molding (over 4 feet long), wood flooring in usable condition, working appliances |
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bulk trash
| bathroom fixtures as trash, bathtubs as trash (non-metal), bed frames and headboards (non-metal), beds, bookcases, bulk trash, cabinets and vanities as trash, carpets and rugs as trash, couches, futon, loveseats, sofas, and sofa beds, desk chairs, desks, dressers, furniture, hot tubs, large trash pickup, luggage and suitcases, mattresses and box springs, ottomans, patio tables and chairs (non-metal), patio umbrellas (non-metal), pianos, plastic tarps, recliner chair, rocking chairs, shipping pallets, sinks as trash, tables and chairs, toilets as trash, upright pianos, vacuum cleaners, wood crates |
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bulky rigid plastics
| large plastic buckets, laundry basket, plastic lawn furniture (tables, chairs), plastic pet carriers, plastic play houses, plastic shelves, plastic swimming pools |
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cans
| aerosol cans, aluminum cans, beer cans, cans, cat and dog food cans, cookie and popcorn tins, pet food cans, shaving cream cans, soda cans, tin cans |
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car seats
| booster seats, child safety seats |
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CD and DVD jewel cases
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cell phones
| smart phones |
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charcoal
| |
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Christmas trees
| |
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clothes hangers
| clothes hangers (metal and wire), clothes hangers (plastic), wire hangers |
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clothing, shoes, and other textiles
| bedspreads and blankets, carpet, clothes, fabric, linens (sheets, towels), shoes and sneakers, textiles |
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cooking oil
| bacon fat, hamburger grease, vegetable oil |
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corks
| cork, natural cork, plastic cork, synthetic cork |
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dental floss container
| dental floss |
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durable medical equipment
| bedside commodes, canes, crutches, home hospital beds, hospital beds, mechanical lifts, pediatric equipment, power scooters, power wheelchairs, rollators, shower chairs, toilet safety rails, tub transfer benches, walkers, wheelchairs |
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electronics
| camera, CDs (compact discs) and DVDs, computer monitors, computers, cordless phones, CRT monitors, earphones and earbuds, extension cords and cables / power cords and cables, fax machines, flat-screen monitors, floppy disks, inkjet, laser, and other printers, keyboards, projection tv, radios, speakers, stereos, surge protectors, televisions, TVs, VCRs |
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fencing
| metal fencing, vinyl fencing, wood fencing |
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fire extinguishers
| aerosol fire extinguishers, cylinder-type fire extinguishers |
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firewood
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foam packaging
| expanded polystyrene, foam blocks, foam peanuts, packing peanuts, Styrofoam, Styrofoam meat trays |
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foil products
| aluminum foil, pie plates, tin foil |
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glass bottles and jars
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household hazardous waste
| acids, air fresheners, ant killer, antifreeze, brake fluid, cleaning products, drain cleaners, driveway sealer, ez pass, fertilizers, gasoline, gas-oil mixes, and kerosene, herbicides, household hazardous waste, insecticides, lawn and garden chemicals, lead products, lighter fluid, mercury-containing thermometers and thermostats, mineral oil, paint thinners and solvents, pepper spray, pesticides, photographic chemicals, sewing machine oil, swimming pool chemicals, transmission fluid, weed killers, yard chemicals |
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light bulbs and tubes
| CFLs, compact fluorescent light bulbs, compact fluorescent light tubes, compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), halogen light bulbs, incandescent light bulbs, LCD lights, LED lights, light ballasts, light bulbs, light tubes, light-emitting diode bulbs, liquid crystal display bulbs |
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light strings (Christmas lights / holiday lights)
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medical sharps and syringes
| acupuncture needles, diabetic supplies, lancets, medical needles, medical sharps, plastic syringes, syringes |
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medicine
| medications, OTC drugs, over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs |
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mirrors and sheet glass
| broken mirrors, glass shower doors, mirrors, storm doors, windows |
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motor oil
| used car oil, used engine oil, used motor oil |
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mulch
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nail polish
| fingernail polish |
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oil filters
| |
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oversized yard trim
| large tree branches, root balls, storm debris, tree and bush stumps, tree limbs, tree sections |
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paint (latex/water-based)
| latex and water-based paints and stains, old paint, paint-cans, water-based stains |
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paint (oil-based)
| deck sealers, oil-based paints, stains, and sealers, stain gel, wood gel, wood stain |
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paper
| aseptic boxes, aseptic packaging, boxes, bread crumb cardboard container, carbonless paper, cardboard boxes, cardboard egg cartons, cereal boxes, colored paper, envelopes, gift bags, gift wrap, greeting cards, juice boxes, juiceboxes, junk mail, mixed paper, newspaper, notebooks, oatmeal cardboard container, paper, paper bags, paper cartons, paper coffee cups, paper cups, paper egg cartons, paper grocery bags, paper juice cartons, paper milk cartons, paper receipts, paper shopping bags, paperboard, pizza boxes, political signs, poster board, shelf-stable boxes, shoeboxes, spiral notebooks, Tetrapaks, thermal paper, white paper, window envelopes, wrapping paper |
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paving materials
| asphalt, broken concrete, dirt / soil, railroad ties, rocks / stone |
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plastic bags
| air pillows, bubble wrap, grocery bags, newspaper bags, newspaper sleeves, plastic envelopes, reusable bags, Tyvek envelopes |
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plastic bottles, containers, tubs, and lids
| #1 plastic, #2 plastic, #3 plastic, #4 plastic, #5 plastic, #7 plastic, clamshell containers (#1 PET thermoform plastic), plastic bottles, plastic cups, plastic egg cartons, plastic flower pots, plastic food containers, plastic lids and bottle caps, plastic medicine bottles, plastic utensils, plastic yogurt cups, solo cups (red and blue) |
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plastic tubes
| face wash tube, hair care tube, toothpaste tube |
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pumpkins
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recycling bins
| blue bins |
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refrigerants
| freon, refrigerator |
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road flares
| road flares |
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salt and sand
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satellite dishes
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scissors and kitchen knives
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scrap metal items - large
| air conditioners, aluminum downspouts, aluminum ladders, aluminum wheels, auto parts, bathtubs (metal / cast iron), BBQ grills, bed frames (metal), brake rotors, broadcast spreaders, circular saws, clothes dryer, clothes washer, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, doors (metal), exercise bikes, exercise machines, freezers, freon, frying pan, garden gas heater, gas grills, grills, hot water heater, jogging stroller, lawn mowers, leaf blower, metal shower heads, metal tool boxes, microwave ovens, patio umbrellas (mostly metal), pots and pans, range hoods, ranges, refrigerants, refrigerators / fridges, riding mowers, shovels and other metal hand tools, snow blower, snow blowers, space heater, stationary bicycles, stove, table saw, tire rims, treadmill, typewriter, washing machine, weed whacker, window fans, yard edgers |
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scrap metal items - small
| blender, bowls and plates (metal), clothes hangers (metal or wire), clothes irons, door hinges and door knobs, food processor, keys, metal file folder inserts, nails, screws, brackets, hinges, nuts, bolts, and other hardware, pots, pans, and skillets, including non-stick cookware, shower heads (metal), toasters and toaster ovens, unbrellas |
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shingles or roofing material
| roof insulation, roof underlayment, roofing material, roofing paper, shingles, solar tiles |
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shredded paper
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small tanks and cylinders of compressed gases
| helium tanks, propane cylinders |
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smoke alarms
| carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, fire alarms, fire detectors, smoke alarms, smoke detectors |
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tires
| bicycle tires, bike tires, car tires, inner tubes |
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trash
| 3-ring binders, audiotapes, beauty products, candles, ceramic bowls, cups, dishes, and mugs, clay flower and garden pots, cosmetics, dog beds, fiberglass screen mesh, foam rubber cushions and mattress toppers, furnace filters, garden hoses, ice pack, lotion, luggage, makeup, melamine cups, dishes, and plates, padded envelopes / bubble wrap envelopes, pantyhose, pens, pencils, and markers, perfume, photos / photographs, pillows, plastic 6-pack beverage rings, plastic and rubber hoses, plastic shower curtains, plastic-coated paper, rubber gloves, rubber mulch, styrofoam/foam egg cartons, suitcases, tarps, tennis balls, terra cotta pots, videotapes, vinyl window blinds, wallpaper, x-ray films |
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trash cans
| garbage cans, metal trash cans, plastic trash cans |
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yard trim (leaves, grass, and brush)
| bamboo, branches, brush, grass, hay, leaves |