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Residential Materials: C

This page contains items for recycling or disposal that start with the letter "C". For a full listing, see the Index of Residential Materials.

• Carpet - A small truckload can be taken to the I-66 Transfer Station or the I-95 Landfill Complex.
• Cars - See Boats/Cars/Trucks/Motorcycles.
• Cartridges, Ink/Laser - (See Printer Cartridges.)
  
• Cell Phones - See a list of organizations that accept cellular phones for recycling or dispose of them with regular trash. (If you do choose to dispose of a cell phone in the trash, make sure to remove the rechargeable battery first. See Batteries.)
• Ceramic Tiles (See Inert Materials.)
  
• Charcoal Starter (See Chemicals, Fuel.)
  
• Chemical, Acid/Alkali - Muriatic Acid ("Hydrochloric Acid"), Ammonium Hydroxide - Take to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. If container is empty, it can be disposed of in the trash.
• Chemicals, Fuel
  • Charcoal Starter - Take to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. If container is empty, it can be disposed of in the trash.
  • Diesel - Place in used motor oil tank at the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex.
  • Gasoline and Gasoline and Oil Mixture - Take to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. If container is empty, it can be disposed of in the trash.  See also:  Gas Grills and Gas Propane Tanks.
  • Kerosene - Pour into the used motor oil tank at the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex. 
  • Motor Oil - Pour into the used motor oil tank at the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex.  NEVER pour down storm drains.
  • Oil Drums - Take empty, metal oil drums to the White Goods/Metal Recycling Area of the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex. (Be certain to have poked holes into the ends of the drum first to ensure no oil remains.)
  • Oil Filters - Drain the oil from the filter immediately after removing it from your vehicle. (The filter should drain for a minimum of 24-hours.) After draining the filter, you may dispose of it in the trash.
• Chemicals, Pesticides/Herbicides - Take to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. If container is empty, and it is NOT an aerosol can, it can be disposed of in the trash.
• Chemicals, Photographic:  Diluted developers, fixers, etc. can be poured down the drain inside your home. NEVER pour products down storm drains.
• Chemicals, Pool: Take to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. If container is empty, it can be disposed of in the trash.
• Chemicals, Solvents (Acetone, Turpentine, etc.): Take to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. If container is empty, it can be disposed of in the trash.
• Cinder Block (See Inert Materials.)
  
• Cleaning Products
  • Ammonia-based cleaners, drain cleaners and most bathroom cleaners can be poured down the drain inside your home. NEVER pour products down storm drains. These materials may also be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. Empty containers should be disposed of with trash.
  • Polishes, rust removers and floor care products should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. If container is empty, and it is NOT an aerosol can, it can be disposed of in the trash.
• Clothing & Household Items:
  • Consider holding a yard sale or donating to a charity or thrift shop. You may also wish to participate in a materials exchange program and Freecycle.
  • For a list of organizations accepting charitable donations of clothing, search the Human Services Resource Guide. Within the "Service Name Search" field, enter "donations-clothing".
• Compressed Gas Cylinders - Contact local supplier regarding tanks larger than 20 pounds. (See Gas Propane Tanks.)
• Computers/Monitors (Recycle it at an Electric Sunday event or donate it for reuse.) If disposing of it, set it out with regular trash as long as it weighs 50 lbs or less. Larger, heavier computers/monitors may require a special collection. Contact your private hauler for instructions. If you have county collection service and your computer/monitor weighs more than 50 lbs, you must schedule a bulk special collection.
• Concrete (See Inert Materials.)
  
• Confidential or Sensitive Documents - Shred and recycle with paper. See a list of upcoming shredding events.
• Construction Debris - See Inert Materials and Roofing Shingles. (NOTE: If a contractor performed the work, they should be responsible for disposing of any associated trash or debris.)
• Cooking Oil - Large amounts are can be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. Small amounts can be disposed of with your trash.

See Also:

• Index of Residential Materials