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Batteries continued General purpose batteries include alkaline, carbon/zinc, or heavy-duty types, and are commonly used in toys, flashlights, and portable radios. Most of these batteries are not recyclable. Some retail stores will accept them for disposal. In Ramsey County, a homeowner can also dispose of used general purpose batteries in the trash. Rechargeable batteries (usually nickel-cadmium) and appliances which contain rechargeable batteries may no longer be thrown in the trash, according to State law. They can be taken to one of several outlets for recycling. For a listing of places in Ramsey County which accept used lead-acid, button, general-purpose, rechargeable batteries, or appliances which contain rechargeable batteries, ca11633·EASY. Dried paint Dried latex or oil-based paint may be safely disposed ofin the trash. Ca11633-EASY for information on how to quickly and safely dry latex paint. Empty containers Product containers such as aerosol cans and propane tanks which are completely empty may be disposed of in the trash. Non·household wastes The Ramsey County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) faciHty accepts only household-produced wastes with hazardous properties. Non-household sources include the following: · businesses and industries · schools, churches, and non-profit agencies · house painters (unless waste is only from their own house) · professional artists, and other home-based businesses · apartment and other rental property owners · residential cleaning or home refurbishing businesses · government agencies Non-household wastes with hazardous properties must be managed as hazardous wastes. Call the Ramsey County Public Health Department at 292-7898 for further information. Tires Anyone who sells tires is required to take back as many tires from a customer as that customer buys. There also are places which win accept used tires for a fee. For information on tire recycling, call 633-EASY. Used Motor Oil In Minnesota, it is illegal to put used motor oil in the trash, or to spread it on the ground. State law requires anyone who sells motor oil to either accept used oil, or post the nearest location for used oil drop-off. For a listing of the many locations within Ramsey County which accept used motor oil, call 633-EASY. Other automotive fluids, such as brake, transmission, or power steering fluid, can be combined with used motor oil for recycling. Oil contaminated with kerosene, diesel fuel, or other solvents cannot be recycled. Used Motor Oil Filters Used oil filters should be thoroughly drained. Some hold up to one quart of oil. Some outlets which accept used motor oil may also accept used oil filters. 1fno such outlet is available, drained oil filters can be thrown in the trash.