Household Hazardous Waste Day June 8th

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CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION DAY
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013
FROM 8:00 A.M. UNTIL 1:00 P.M.
2829 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVENUE
FOR ORLEANS PARISH RESIDENTS ONLY
PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRED:
VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE OR BRAKE TAG

ITEMS ACCEPTED ON JUNE 8TH ONLY
PESTICIDES | ANTIFREEZE | DRAINO | BLEACH | GARDEN CHEMICALS | PAINT (Latex and oil based) | FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS | MURIATIC ACID | PAINT THINNER, VARNISH | MERCURY DEVICES | AEROSOLS | GROUT | POOL SHOCK | HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS | OIL, GASOLINE | BATTERIES (Auto)

ITEMS ALSO ACCEPTED ON JUNE 8th AND AT ALL MONTHLY (SECOND SATURDAY) DROP OFF DAYS
Paper (newspaper/magazines/office paper/junk mail/phone books) | Ink Jet cartridges, toner cartridges | Digital cameras, DVRs, digital picture frames | Metals (aluminum/steel/tin) | Laptops | Stereos and Speakers | Plastics (#1 through #7) | Printers and Fax machines | Telephones, cords, systems | Cell Phones/Beepers/Pagers | Uninterruptible Power Supplies | Security Systems | Computers, processors, monitors | Circuit Boards | GPS devices | Xboxes, Playstations, Wii | MP3 players | DVD Movies & Video games | BATTERIES (household) | FLUORESCENT BULBS | MARDI GRAS BEADS | TELEVISIONS | INCANDESCENT BULBS

Not accepting: explosives, radioactive materials, medical waste, asbestos, glass, hazardous waste from businesses or schools *These items should never be placed in garbage or curbside recycling carts or bins

Sponsored by: Keep New Orleans Beautiful, CACRC, The Green Project, FCC Environmental, Sewerage and Water Board, Materials Management Group, Office of Neighborhood Engagement, Office of Coastal and Environmental Affairs, DPM, DPW, OPSO, NOPD, NOFD, NOEMS

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BECOME A SPONSOR: Email – Sanitation@nola.gov or call (504) 658-3800

12 Ways to Improve Your Quality of Life

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In Order To Register For A Curbside Recycling Cart, You Must Contact The Sanitation Department By:
Completing a Recycling Registration Card,
Mailing or bringing the card to the
Department of Sanitation, City Hall
1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W03, N.O., LA 70112
OR
Faxing the card to (504) 658-3801
OR
Registering Online At
http://recycle.nola.gov/
OR
Calling us at (504) 658-3800

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The City of New Orleans Sanitation Department would like to help you improve your quality of life. Here’s 12 Ways to Improve the Quality of Life in New Orleans:

1. Do not litter. (Section 138)
2. Do not place signs illegally on public right of ways, such as neutral grounds or the area between the sidewalk and the curb (Section 134)
3. Properly contain solid waste for collection and remove empty carts from curbs. (Section 138)
4. Call your solid waste collection contractor in advance to schedule the pick-up of bulky waste such as appliances, furniture, carpet (rolled and tied in less than 4’ lengths), more than 6 bundles of tree branches (cut in less than 4’ lengths) and up to 4 tires. Businesses are not eligible for bulky waste collection. (Section 138)
5. If a business generates more than 96 gallons of solid waste at each routine collection (the limit is 35 gallons in the FQ/DDD) or if the property is used as a restaurant, bar or hotel or if the property has more than 4 units, private arrangements are required for the removal of solid waste. (Section 138)
6. If rebuilding, renovating or clearing property, arrangements must be made to obtain private disposal (Section 138)
7. Ensure that all permanent dumpsters are screened from public view. (Section 26-447)
8. Cut your grass and remove litter, grass cuttings, and leaves from the property, extending 1-1/2 ft from the curb. Do not sweep, blow or pour items into storm drains. Contents flow to the lake. Pontchartrain. (Sections 66-287, 313, 314)
9. Do not keep more than 20 tires on your property unless you are specifically permitted. (Chapter 105 – State Regulatory Code)
10. If you are hauling garbage, trash or other loose items in vehicles, securely cover the contents. (Section 138-105)
11. Do not place Household Hazardous Waste in your regular garbage nor should such items be dumped into drain systems (Sections 66, 138)
12. Reduce, Reuse, Educate and Recycle

Fines for violating City Codes range from $150 to $5,000 and may include Community Service or imprisonment.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION’s BROCHURE ABOUT HAZARDOUS WASTE, RECYCLING, and ELECTRONICS DISPOSAL