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<br />Greneral, purpose batteries� include alkaline, carbonlimics or heavy-duty types, and are commonly used
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<br />in, toys, flashlights, and portable radios. Moisit of these batteries are not, recyclable. Some reti stores will
<br />accept them for disposal. In, Ramsey County, a homeowner can also dispose of used general purpose
<br />batteries ion the trash.
<br />Rechargeable batteries (usually nickel-cadmium) and appliances which contain rechargeable batteries
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<br />may no longer b ' le thrown in the trashy according to State law. They, can be taken to
<br />for recycling.
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<br />For a listing of I places in Ramsey County, which accept, used lead-acid, button, general-purpose,, rechargeable
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<br />iances, which, contain rechargeable batteries, call 633-EASY.
<br />batteries, or appi,
<br />Dried paInt.
<br />Dried latex, or 01il-based paint may, be safely disposed ofin, the trash. Call, 633-EASY fori information on how
<br />to qlmickly and safely, d,ry latex palffit.
<br />Empty containers
<br />Product containers such as aerosol cans and, proplane tanks which arie completely empty may be disposed of
<br />the trash.
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<br />s hazardous, wa s
<br />ste., Call the Ramsey
<br />Non-housebold wastes with hazardou properties u
<br />County Public Health Department at, 292-7898for further information,
<br />Tiires
<br />Anyone who sells tires, is required ' to, take back as many tires from a customer, as that customer buys. There
<br />ing, call 6331-MSY.
<br />also are places which Vn*ll accept used tires for a fee. For information on tire recycl* I
<br />Used Motor Oil
<br />I 'I in, the trash, oTto spread it on the ground,. State law relquires
<br />V illegal, to put used motor oi
<br />In Minnesota it is, i
<br />anyone who sells motor, oil to, either accept used oil, or post the nearest location for uted oil driop-off. For, a,
<br />listing of the many locations within Ramsey, County which accept used motor oil, call 6331- Y.
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<br />Other automotive flUids, such as brake, transmission, or power steie * gi f1i K can com lined with usei
<br />motor oil for recycling. Oil contaminated Wit h., kerosene, diesel fuel, or, other solvents, cannot beriecycled.
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<br />Used 01*1 filters should be thoroughly dreamed. Some hold up, to one quart of oil., Some outlets which accept
<br />used motor oil may also, accept, used oil filters,. If no such outlet, is, available, drai,ned oil filters, can be, thrown
<br />in the trash.
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