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What can I do to reduce my use of hazardous products?

One-day collections

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     One Day Collections

One Day Collections are offered throughout the year to offer residents an opportunity to safely dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste.

 
     Acceptable Wastes
Household Items Automotive
Artist and hobby paint
Auto body repair products
Floor/was stripper*
Brake fluid
Rechargeable Batteries**
Carburetor cleaner
Metal cleaners
De greasers
Mothballs
Gasoline, fuels
Polish/spot remover w/solvent*
Solvent based car waxes
Thermostats w/mercury
Transmission fluid
Thermometers w/mercury
 
Fluorescent light bulbs
 
Cooking Oil
 
 
Home Improvement Yard & Garden
Adhesives, glues w/solvent*
Driveway sealer
Cleaners, solvent based
Fertilizer w/weed killer
Concrete cleaner (acid)
Insect or bug killer
Furniture stripper
Kerosene
Oil based paint
Lighter fluid
Paint remover
Pool chemicals
Paint stripper
Rat/rodent poison
Paint thinner/turpentine
Weed killer
Rust Remover
 
Varnish
 
Wood preservative
 
 

*Solvent-containing products have the words flammable, combustible or contains petroleum distillates on the label. Any products with acetone, xylene and methylene chloride should be saved for collection.

**Some retailers accept rechargeable batteries. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

 
     Unacceptable Wastes
  • Agricultural, Institutional or Business wastes
  • Ammunition/Explosives/Fireworks
    • Contact your local law enforcement
  • Latex paint
    • See below
  • Waste Oil and Waste Antifreeze
    • See below
  • Empty containers
    • Smoke detectors
      • Radioactive wastes
         
             Waste Oil and Waste Antifreeze

        These items are not considered household hazardous waste. The City of Racine provides an outlet for these items. Waste oil and waste antifreeze can be dropped off at the City Garage at 830 S. Marquette Street.
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        If you have these products intermixed or contaminated then they can be received as HHW at our collection location.

         
             Latex Paint

        At every collection, in every part of the state, paint is the most common material delivered by Wisconsin citizens. Encouragement to use up leftover paint or give usable paint to a neighbor has not decreased the amount of latex paint significantly. Today's latex (water-based) paint has a very low level of toxicity. Disposing of it at a household hazardous waste collection day is very expensive. Therefore, the City of Racine encourages people with unwanted latex paint to use other options.

         
             Who can use the Racine HHW site?

        Currently residents of the City of Racine, Village of Sturtevant, and Village of Elmwood Park can use this facility. Residents need to provide proof of property ownership in these municipalities. Proof can be made with either a driver?s license or a property tax statement.

        City of Racine, Village of Sturtevant, and Village of Elmwood Park residents are paying a $4.00 annual fee to support this permanent collection site. Residents of Villages surrounding Racine are encouraged to contact their elected officials and health departments if they want their communities to participate in this potentially community wide event.

        Villages that are not allowed to use this site at this time are:

        • Mt. Pleasant
        • Caledonia
        • Wind Point
        • North Bay





              
        Wastewater
        Phone: 262-636-9520 Fax: 262-636-3933
        Room: 227 (Annex)
        Address: 800 Center Street - City Hall Annex - 53403
        Basement Backups (Sanitary)
        Water in Basement

        Phone: 262-636-9520 Fax: 262-636-9551
        Sewage Disposal

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