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Orange County, FL \u2013 Orange County Utilities invites Orange County residents to a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste* Community Collection Event on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Buena Vista High School, 11305 Daryl Carter Pkwy. in Orlando. Participants will have the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous and electronic waste \u2013 free of charge.<\/p>\n
The following items will be accepted (paint and chemicals limited to 25 gallons per vehicle):<\/p>\n
Paint (oil & latex based)
\nCooking oil & grease
\nHousehold chemicals
\nPesticides & herbicides
\nRechargeable & lead acid batteries
\nDrain cleaners & pool chemicals
\nMercury-containing lamps & devices
\nAutomobile fluids & cleaning products
\nElectronics**
\nVarnish & stains
\nPropane tanks (20-lb. max)
\nFuels<\/p>\n
Participants are prohibited from bringing biologically active materials, radioactive materials, explosives, tires, ammunition, fireworks, emergency flares, prescription drugs, and pressurized cylinders (except propane tanks as noted above). No regular garbage or commercial waste is accepted.<\/p>\n
Cover all lithium battery terminals with tape and separate them from other batteries.<\/p>\n
*An item is considered electronic waste if it contains a circuit board.<\/p>\n
**Rear-projection TVs are not accepted.<\/p>\n
For more information, including permanent drop-off locations and hours, please visit www.ocfl.net\/HHW<\/a>, call the Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Hotline at 407-836-6601, or email Solid.Waste@ocfl.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Orange County Government:\u00a0Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation\u2019s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.OCFL.net<\/a>\u00a0or go to\u00a0Orange County Government\u2019s social media channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n