Such waste products, if carelessly managed, can and frequently do, create environmental and public health hazards.

Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds or 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month may be eligible to use the"Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator" (CESQG) program.

Businesses can transport a maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip.

Any CESQG, and any resident, can transport (legally) up to 55 gallons at a time to an oil recycling collection site where they have pre-arranged for the delivery. This only makes sense where there is a “wand” and pump at the receiving site. Please call before you go to any recycling location.

Examples of Business Hazardous Waste items include the following:

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Polishes & cleaners Oven cleaners Drain openers Lighter fluids Nail polish and removers GARDEN & LANDSCAPE ITEMS Fungicides Pesticides Herbicides Pool chemicals Poisons

GARAGE & WORKSHOP ITEMS: Household Batteries Latex* and oil-based paints Paint thinner & strippers Wood preservatives Grease & rust solvents Wood & metal cleaners Transmission fluids Gasoline Automotive fluids Carburetor cleaners Glues Cement glue Photo chemicals Aerosol containers Fluorescent tubes & bulbs Used Oil* & Oil Filters* Antifreeze* Auto Batteries* *take these Item to a BOPA location

Recology Vacaville Solano Recycling Center Website 855 1/2 Davis St Vacaville, CA 95687 Phone: 800 207-8222 Hours: Appointments required Cost: YES

Accepted All the items listed above Pack carefully so items will not spill or mix. Proof of residency is required. Syringes/Sharps in puncture resistant containers, HHW reuse materials such as stains, varnishes, cleaners, and auto products will be available free to the public on a periodic basis. Call City Public Works Recycling (707) 469-6509 or Vacaville Sanitary Service at (707) 448-2945. Not Accepted Radioactive items Ammunition Explosives PCBs Propane Tanks Camp size propane bottles Syringes

Thermostat Recycling Corporation Website Phone: 1-800-238-8192 Program Description: Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) recycles old mercury thermostats There is a one-time fee of $25 US for each collection bin. The postage and cost of mercury recyling is paid by TRC. When a wholesaler or HHW site returns a full collection container, the TRC sends a replacement bin, with another mailing label, free of charge. The is a not-for-profit corporation established by Honeywell, White-Rodgers, and General Electric to operate the thermostat-recycling program. The program will accept wall-mounted mercury thermostats.