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How to Get Rid of Materials . . .

How to Get Rid of ______ by Material

This table outlines the procedure for the proper disposal of the various types of solid waste. Follow the embedded links for additional details.


TYPE OF MATERIAL	CURBSIDE PICK UP	DROP-OFF FACILITIES
BATTERIES LITHIUM BATTERIES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED WITH HOUSEHOLD RECYCLABLES OR WITH TRASH. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE THE DES Li-ION BROCHURE. Household batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt batteries ---------- Rechageable batteriessuch as Lithium and Nickel Cadmium (Nicad) ---------- Lead Batteries contain hazardous waste	Excluding those that are lithium-ion, household batteries can go with regular trash ---------- No curbside option for rechargeable batteries ---------- No curbside option for lead batteries	Excluding those that are lithium-ion, household batteries can go to the Laconia Transfer Station ---------- Many local hardware stores will accept rechargeable batteries. See the DES-Li-ion brochure for more information. ---------- Scrapyards generally buy lead batteries. Auto part stores often give credit towards the purchase of a new battery.
BRUSH	Small amounts can go with regular trash	Hilliard Road Brush Dump
BULKY ITEMS (metal and non-metal)	Purchase a “Bulky item” sticker per item. Call the DPW (528-6379) for a collection date. Attach sticker and leave item at the curb after 7:00pm the night before collection or before 6:00am on the morning of collection. ---------- NOTHING WITH FREON OR AMMONIA HYDROXIDE SHOULD BE LEFT CURBSIDE.	Bulky Items are accepted at the Laconia Transfer Station --------------- (THE CITY'S TRANSFER STATION CANNOT ACCEPT REFRIGERATORS THAT USE AMMONIA HYDROXIDE GAS AS A REFRIGERANT)
Christmas Trees	No curbside option	Laconia Transfer Station or Hilliard Road Brush Dump or In the month of January, there is a designated area in the parking lot next to the intersection of Memorial Park Drive and West Street.
Clothing, Shoes and Textiles (for donation to Apparel Impact)	No curbside option	Laconia Transfer Station (Clothing for donation must be dry and free of mold.)
Construction/Demolition waste	No curbside option	Laconia Transfer Station
Electronics	No curbside option	Laconia Transfer Station or May be recycled at certain local retail stores. See the DES LI-ion brochure for more information. or Working electronics may be accepted by donation by certain non-profit groups
Fluorescent Bulbs	No curbside option	Many local hardware stores will accept fluorescent bulbs --both tubes and compact lamps
Glass	Place in Recycling Bin	Laconia Transfer Station
Hazardous Waste (residential only)	No curbside option	See the Hazardous Waste Collection Page
Leaves	Special collection days in spring and fall	Laconia Transfer Station
Medication	No curbside option	May be deposited into an unused medication drop box located in the lobby of the Laconia Police Department at 126 New Salem Street. (open 24/7)
PAINT Latex Paint ---------- Oil-Based Paint	Once cans of latex paint have been left open until the paint inside is thoroughly dried, they may be discarded as trash. ---------- No curbside option for oil -based paint	Thoroughly dried cans of latex paint may be discarded as trash at the Laconia Transfer Station. ---------- Oil Based paint is accepted as hazardous waste See the Hazardous Waste Collection Page
Household Recyclables No Plastic Bags No Plastic #6-7 Soft-cover book can be recycled curbside. Hard-cover cannot be recycled curbside.	Picked up every other week. See the Pick Up Schedule and Collection Map for scheduling information.	Laconia Transfer Station
Tires	No curbside option	Laconia Transfer Station
Trash Chip Bags Food Waste Food Wrappers Juice Pouches Napkins Paper Towels Pillows Pizza Boxes Plastic Bags Plastic Silverware Plastic Films, Shrink Wrap Plastic Toys Plastic Caps, Lids Rags Stryrofoam Tarps Tissues Wax Coated Containers (such as milk cartons) Wrapping Paper	Picked up weekly. See the Pick up Schedule and Collection Map for scheduling information.	Laconia Transfer Station .