There are seven items in Colorado that can get you in some trouble if you are caught throwing them in the trash or dumping them at the landfill. These items include:
- Asbestos (including linoleum tiles containing asbestos from older homes)
- Explosives
- Ammunition
- Commercial Chemicals or Commercial Quantities (Business Waste)
- Bio-Waste (Medical Waste) and medicines and prescriptions
- Sharps (needles)
- Electronics
- Unknown or unlabeled materials
- Bulky items and furniture
- Incandescent light bulbs
- Appliances: washing machines, vacuums, tools, or refrigerators,
- Tires
- Liquid mercury
- Radioactive items
- Containers over 5 gallons
- Leaking or empty containers
- Smoke detectors
- Lamp fixtures
- Construction related materials
- Items improperly packaged for transportation
- Household Chemicals - Ammonia, cleaning compounds, bleach, floor stripper, drain cleaner, rust remover, carpet/upholstery cleaner, tile/shower cleaner, and more
- Automotive Products - Antifreeze, motor oil, oil filters, fluids, polish, waxes, vehicle batteries, upholstery cleaners, and more
- Consumer Electronics - Computers, laptops, keyboards, monitors, microwaves, DVD/CD players, CD ROM, fax machines, cell phones, VCRs, desktop printers, scanners, gaming systems, related cords, and more
- Paint Products - Oil-based paint, latex paint, spray paint, artist paint, wood preservative, stain, caulk, sealer and more
- Batteries - Batteries of various sizes: AA, AAA, C, D and rechargeable.
- Garden Chemicals - Herbicide, insect spray/ insecticide, fertilizer, pesticide, and more
- Fluorescent Light Bulbs - Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and straight fluorescent tubes
- Thermometers and thermostats - Numerous items that contain mercury
- Flammable Items - Kerosene, gasoline, solvents and more
- Syringes and Lancets - Sharps, syringes, needles and lancets
- Swimming Pool Chemicals - Pool acid, stabilizer, chlorine
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