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Recycling and disposal changes effective Nov. 1, 2009

The following recycling and disposal changes will take effect Nov. 1, 2009:

1. Propane tanks
   Propane tanks will no longer be accepted in the garbage at any King County solid waste disposal facility. Manufacturer changes to propane tank valves make it impossible to tell if a tank is empty and that can create a safety hazard for our customers and employees.
   Other options:
• Exchange or refill: businesses such as Ace Hardware, McLendon’s, Fred Meyer, Lowes, Home Depot, Shell stations and U-Haul can exchange or refill propane tanks.
• Free options for residents: propane tanks and other pressurized tanks that are five gallons or less (BBQ size) can be taken to the Wastemobile or to any household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site.
• Businesses: call the Business Waste Line at 206-263-8899 for options.
• Visit King County’s What Do I Do With…? Web site for more information on propane tanks.
2. Televisions
   TVs will no longer be accepted for recycling at the Shoreline recycling and transfer station because there are many free recycling options for a variety of electronic items, including TVs, computers, monitors and laptops in Washington State as part of the E-cycle Washington program. The new statewide electronics recycling program was begun in January 2009 with funding from electronics manufacturers. Residents can now recycle their TVs, computers, monitors, and laptops free at authorized E-Cycle Washington collection sites. Visit www.ecyclewashington.org (external) or call 1-800-RECYCLE for more information.
3. Batteries
   Batteries will no longer be accepted for recycling at the Shoreline recycling and transfer station because other options exist. Visit the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program for more information.
• Alkaline batteries: visit King County’s What Do I Do With…? Web site for recycling options. Alkaline batteries can be disposed in the garbage.
• Button batteries cannot be put in the garbage because they contain toxic materials. Take them to a HHW collection site or to the Wastemobile for free disposal.
• Rechargeable batteries—such as nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and lithium ion—can be taken to Bartell Drugs, Radio Shack, Lowes, Home Depot, and Office Depot stores for recycling or to a HHW collection site or to the Wastemobile for free disposal.

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