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1. How do I dispose of used motor oil or anti freeze?

Used motor oil and antifreeze can be taken to the City of Canton Recycle Center. Never dump oil or antifreeze down storm drains!

2. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?

Hazardous household waste may be taken to the City of Canton Recycle Center. Never dump them into a creek or storm drain.

Acceptable Waste

• Aerosols
• Automotive fluids
• Corrosive liquids
• Flammable liquids
• Fungicides
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Oil-based paint
• Pesticides
• Pool chemicals
• Items that contain mercury or fluorescent bulbs

Unacceptable Waste

• Bio-medical waste
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulated materials
• Explosives
• Latex paint
• Smoke detectors

3. How do I properly dispose of pet waste?

Pick-up after your pet and dispose of their waste in the toilet or trash. Don't rinse or dispose of the pet waste into a storm drain.

4. How do I dispose of leaves and grass clippings?

There are a couple of options when disposing of leaves and/or grass clippings. First, consider composting them. If this is not something that you are interested in doing, you can bag the leaves and/or grass clippings and place them at the curb on your normal trash day. The bags need to be manageable and properly bagged. Never dump them into a creek or storm drains to get rid of them!