St. Petersburg, Florida – Business Owners Offered Reduced Prices to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
Pinellas County, Florida has organized EnviroBusiness hazardous waste collection days, offered solely to businesses. Business owners can pay waste contractors directly, but take advantage of the county’s contracted prices. While any business can drop off electronics, there are special requirements for chemical disposal. Medical waste and explosives may not be disposed of under this program. More details and the 2010 dates for collection days are available at Pinellas County Biz Waste Website.
It is important for business owners to dispose of hazardous waste properly. Hazardous items should not be put out with the regular garbage, poured down street drains, or otherwise improperly disposed of; improper disposal is a violation of Florida law. Legal and appropriate hazardous waste management reduces a business’ liability for clean-ups, can lower insurance premiums and will ensure employees are not knowingly exposed to hazards.
Hazardous waste can include: TVs, computers and monitors, office equipment, cell phones, batteries, light bulbs, cleaners, paints and solvents, and printing chemicals. Many of these items can be disposed of for no charge or for a nominal fee. Read more about the Pinellas County, Florida EnviroBusiness Hazardous Waste Collection day by going to EnviroBusiness waste collection set.
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