How do I properly dispose of paint?

Depending upon whether it’s latex or oil-based paints, there are different disposal methods: To properly dispose of latex paint, simply leave the lid off the can and let the paint dry up. Or, you can also add kitty litter or Speedy Dry to accelerate the process. Then, you may dispose of it in your regular trash. To properly dispose of oil-based paints, you must wait until the DPW holds it’s Household Hazardous Waste Day, which is usually held the last Saturday in September.

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1. How do I dispose a television or computer monitor?
2. There was a holiday this week - will my trash pickup be delayed a day?
3. How do I properly dispose of paint?
4. How do I properly dispose of batteries?
5. How do I dispose of something that does not fit in the City issued trash bags?
6. What day is trash pick up on my street?
7. When is the next Household Hazardous Waste Day?
8. My trash and/or recycling was missed, what do I do?
9. What type of metal is accepted at monthly metal recycling days?
10. What type of items are accepted during the monthly Automotive Recycling?
11. Can I use a regular trash barrel with a cover for my recycling?
12. What type of items can be placed in my recycle bin?
13. How many recycling bins can I put out? Is there a limit?
14. How do I get a recycling bin?
15. My recycle bin was lost or stolen, what should I do?
16. Can I put styrofoam in my recycle bin?
17. I put plastic lawn furniture out with my recycling and they did not take it, why?
18. How do I dispose of furniture?
19. Where do my recyclables go after pick-up?
20. Who uses recyclables after they leave the processing facilities?
21. What is made out of all of the recyclable materials?
22. I live in a condominium/apartment building that does not have curbside trash collection. What about my recycling...can that go out to the curb?
23. Do I have to separate my recyclables???
24. How do I dispose of smoke detectors?
25. How do I dispose of fluorescent light bulbs?
26. How do I dispose of a mattress and/or box spring?