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Automotive & Recreation

Automotive & Recreation

Many automotive and recreational items should never be placed in the garbage. Some items, such as automotive fluids and fuels, can be hazardous, flammable or even explosive and require special handling. See the list below for Rethink Recycling's advice on how to properly dispose of common automotive and recreational items.

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Ammunition

Overview

Explosives may consist of ammunition, fireworks, gun (black) powder, dynamite, flares, picric acid, peroxides, Tri and Di-nitro compounds, etc.

The explosive materials in most consumer fireworks and ammunition may deteriorate even if the products are kept cool and dry. Explosives can also become unstable if subjected to moisture or extreme heat. Other common components, such as black powder, usually won't explode if wet, but could become more unstable after drying.


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Automotive Fluids

Automotive Fluids

Disposal information for motor oil, oil filters, and brake, power steering, and transmission fluids.
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Fuels

Fuels

Disposal, safety and storage information about fuels.
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Motor Oil & Oil Filters

Motor Oil & Oil Filters

Re-use, storage and disposal information for motor oil and oil filters.
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Propane Tanks

Propane Tanks

Safety, reuse, and disposal information about propane tanks and gas cylinders.
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Tires

Tires

Information about retreading and properly disposing of tires.
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