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Program Encourages Glen Cove to Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.)
The program provides a safe and environmentally-friendly way to dispose of household hazardous waste. See the full list of what's accepted.
The City of Glen Cove will hold a STOP Program this month to encourage residents to Stop Throwing Out Pollutants.
The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Department of Public Works Yard, located on 100 Morris Ave.
The STOP Program provides a safe and environmentally-friendly way to dispose of various hazardous household items, including:
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- Old paint
- Enamel
- Oil and lead-based paints only (no water or latex based paints)
- Paint thinner
- Household batteries (no rechargeable batteries)
- Brake and transmission fluid
- Antifreeze
- Aerosol cans with contents
- Air conditioning refrigerants
- Pesticides
- Insecticides
- Fertilizers
- Oven cleaner
- Fug cleaner
- Polish and wood preservatives
- Pool chemicals
- Propane tanks with contents
- Unused flammable liquids
- Fluorescent light bulbs
Items that are not eligible include: water and latex based paints, electronics, car batteries, rechargeable batteries, motor oil, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fireworks, empty aerosol cans, light bulbs that are not fluorescent, explosives and medical waste.
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