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BGW
Apr 25, 2006, 04:08 PM
The County of Madera will hold a free household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday May 6, 2006 from 9am to 1pm at Yosemite High School.

Items to be accepted during the event include: paint, paint products, thinners, garden chemicals, pool, hot tub, and spa supplies, aerosols, art and hobby supplies, degreasers and solvents, flammable liquids, outdated medicines, pesticides, photographic chemicals, used motor oil, oil fillers, batteries and anti-freeze.

Electronic waste to also be accepted are: stereos, VCR's, TV's, cell phones, microwaves, computer equipment such as monitors, CPU's, mice, printers, keyboards, etc.

Electronic waste can also be brought to the North Fork transfer station for free at any time during the year.

Not Accepted are: Tires, radioactive materials, medical or infectious wastes, explosives, and commercial or small business waste.

For more information, you may contact the Madera County Resourse Management Agency (559) 661-6333

John @ 3300ft.
Apr 26, 2006, 10:00 PM
Thanks for the info.
I hope I don't forget.

Yosemite Joy
Apr 27, 2006, 07:11 AM
Man, I still gotta figure out what to do with the plutonium.

BGW
Apr 27, 2006, 07:18 AM
Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
Man, I still gotta figure out what to do with the plutonium.

I so know what you mean...the no explosives clause has me over a barrel

John @ 3300ft.
May 23, 2006, 08:32 PM
It was quite a busy event. When I got in line, it was all the way to Indian Springs Rd.

Re: explosives,
Old Smokeless gunpowder can be sprinkled on your lawn and garden. It breaks down to nitrogen fertilizer. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif
I roll my own ammo. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif