Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue wants to remind residents how to dispose of some common household hazardous materials safely.
TMFR does not collect or dispose of hazardous materials from personal households.Â
If you need a hazardous material response for a spill or release, you may be held responsible and charged for the full cost of the response.
Paint
To dispose of latex paints, remove the lid and let the paint dry out, then throw away in your regular trash.Â
For oil-based and spray paints, wood preservative, and stains, contact Waste Management.
Oily Rags
Rags covered in oil or another flammable liquid should be set on a concrete or asphalt surface away from other flammable materials and left to dry for one to three days. Then you should place the rag in a seal container and dispose of the container in your trash. You can also place them in a sealed container with water for a few days.
Medication
Grind up pills and place them in your regular trash. You can also pour liquid medication into your trash.
Mercury (Quicksilver)
If you find it on your personal property, leave it where you found it and contact a hazardous materials disposal company.
If you find it in public, leave it as you found it and contact 911.
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Compressed gas cylinders should be taken to a propane supplier or other compressed gas supplier for service, refill and disposal.
Fireworks, Ammunition, Reloading Supplies
Fill a bucket with water and submerge the fireworks for 24 hours. After 24 hours, wrap them in a trash bag and contact Waste Management for collection and disposal.
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If you need to dispose of road flares, batteries, electronics, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, tires or any unknown or unlabeled materials, contact Waste Management or visit their website at this link.
