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Hoover Household Hazardous Waste Day: What To Know
The City of Hoover is giving residents the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials that may be in their homes.
HOOVER, AL — Spring is a great time to clean the house, hence the traditional term of "spring cleaning," and the City of Hoover is giving residents the chance to safely dispose of any hazardous household items they may have in their homes.
Household Hazardous Waste Day in Hoover is set for April 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hoover Public Safety building, 2020 Valleydale Road.
Materials accepted include:
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- Aerosol Spray Cans (with content)
- Automotive Fluids (motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, gas and/or mixed gas)
- Batteries (automotive & alkaline)
- Caulk/glue
- Drain Cleaners/Openers
- Fluorescent Tubes/Light Bulbs
- Household Cleaners (Bleach, Oven Cleaners, Metal Cleaners, Polishes, Toilet Cleansers)
- Oil & Latex Paint, Aerosol Paint, Paint Thinners/Paint Strippers/Paint Removers
- Pesticides, Herbicides, Fertilizers
- Polish (auto & furniture)
- Wood Preservative
- Wall Paper Remover
- Grease and Rust Solvents
- Stains/Varnish
- Standard Vehicle Tires (No commercial or heavy equipment tires will be accepted)
- Preservatives
- Lighter Fluid
- Kerosene
- Moth Balls
- Insect Repellent
- Waste Cooking Oil
Items not accepted include:
- Refrigerators/Freezers
- Stoves Microwaves
- Toasters/toaster ovens
- Coffee makers
- Oxygen Bottles
- Smoke Detectors
- Lawn equipment (weed eaters, mowers)
- Medical Waste (Syringes)
- Radioactive Material (of any kind)
- Asbestos
- PCB
- Unidentified Materials & Containers
- Air conditioners
Only Hoover residents may participate and must show ID to prove residency.
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