Yakima County Solid Waste

“Education, Efficiency and Problem Wastes at Collection

Sites”June 3, 2009

Problem Wastes at Collection Sites

•Pharmaceuticals•Sharps •Ammunition•Gas Cylinders

Pharmaceuticals

1. Over the counter Medication

2. Prescription Medication

3. Controlled Substances

Sharps

1. Hypodermic Needles2. Lancets3. Syringes4. Scalpel blades

Ammunition1. Bullets

2. Shot Shells

3. Black Powder

4. Ordinance

Gas Cylinders

1. LPG Tanks2. Oxygen Cylinders3. Calibration Cylinders4. Fire Extinguishers