Pinellas County has announced dates when residents can dispose of old electornics and other items that can't be placed out with the garbage.
The first collection of 2015 takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs. For everyone’s safety, participants must be in a vehicle.
Household mobile collections are offered by Pinellas County Solid Waste throughout the year, at a variety of locations.
The Solid Waste department has just added two collections at the North County Government Center in Clearwater on Saturday, March 28, and Saturday, May 16, making a total of 12 scheduled events for 2015.
Mobile collections are subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances such as severe weather.
At these collections, residents can drop off electronics such as cellphones, computers, tablets and TVs. Chemical items accepted include automotive fluids, rechargeable batteries, fuel, paint and fluorescent bulbs along with other mercury containing devices.
Residents should not mix chemicals together or place them in dark plastic bags and should keep products in original, labeled containers if possible. Individual batteries should be placed in separate plastic bags or have terminals covered with heavy tape to prevent short-circuits.
Items that will not be accepted include air conditioning units and other large appliances, CD/DVD players, radioactive, biological or infectious waste, fire extinguishers, tires and propane tanks.
For more information on mobile collections including a full list of accepted items, instructions on how to transport chemicals and future dates, visit www.pinellascounty.org/solidwaste/mobile.htm.
Businesses can participate in the mobile collection events for a fee. Businesses can arrange for drop-off and payment by calling EQ Florida at 813-319-3400 for chemicals and electronics.