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What is considered e-scrap?

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What is considered e-scrap?

E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled.

How do I dispose of a mattress in Manatee County?

Special Items PIckup Up to two large items (furniture, mattress, tires, etc.) can be placed at the curb with your regular garbage and picked up for free. This does not include white goods (refrigerator, stove, washer, etc. and E-Scrap (TVs, printers, microwaves, etc.), which require a special pickup.

How do I dispose of fluorescent bulbs in Manatee County?

Manatee County offers free HHW and E-Scrap collections for Manatee County residents only. HHW Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. E-scrap can be dropped off for free at the Lena Road Landfill Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

How do you dispose of paint in Manatee County?

This includes oil, gas, paint, household chemicals, etc. You can dispose of these materials at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75 off State Road 64) from Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm and every third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Can you throw away a Keurig machine?

While you can throw away a Keurig machine or any other type of coffee machines that are mostly made out of plastic, as long as you remove metal filters and aluminum parts, you typically can’t do it in your trash bin or your curbside recycling bin.

What is e-waste give examples?

Examples of e-waste Consumer electronics;(Television, Mobile, DVD Players etc.) Office electronics;(Laptop, Projector, Scanner, Printer, Copier etc.) Lighting devices (Incandescent Lamp, Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamp, Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) Lamp etc.) Power tools (Air compressor, Hammer Drill etc.)

How do I get a recycling bin in Manatee County?

How do I get or replace my recycle cart? Call Manatee County Utilities Customer Service at (941) 792-8811, or email Customer Service at [email protected].

Is there garbage pickup in Manatee County on Martin Luther King Day?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash and recycling pickup schedules will continue as normal next week. Manatee County Area Transit and the Anna Maria Island Trolley will operate normal daily routes.

Is a Keurig considered e waste?

This is a very common question we get because people are not sure whether or not to consider coffee makers as e-waste. Well, here is a rule of thumb, if you can plug the appliance in or it includes a circuit board, it will be considered e-waste. So, anything e-waste can not be disposed of in your trash bin.

What do I do with my old keyboard?

What to Do With Your Old Keyboard

  1. Gift It. If you have either a rubber-dome or mechanical keyboard that’s in working order, why throw it away?
  2. Sell It. Some keyboards are worth a solid chunk of money even after they’ve been used for a while.
  3. Donate It.
  4. Re-purpose It.
  5. Recycle It.

What is a good way to dispose of e-waste?

5 Ways to Safely Dispose Of Your Electronic Waste

  1. Give Back to Your Electronic Companies and Drop Off Points.
  2. Visit Civic Institutions.
  3. Donating Your Outdated Technology.
  4. Sell Off Your Outdated Technology.
  5. Give Your Electronic Waste to a Certified E-Waste Recycler.