ST. PETERSBURG – The next EnviroBusiness hazardous waste collection day will be Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Household Electronics and Chemical Collection Center, 2855 109th Ave. N.
The entrance for business customers is on 110th Avenue, on the north side of the new building.
The EnviroBusiness hazardous waste collection days are just for businesses. Businesses pay the contractors directly, at the county’s reduced contract prices. Any business may drop off their hazardous electronics. To drop off chemicals, businesses need to qualify as small waste generators, producing less than 25 gallons, or 220 pounds, of chemical waste a month. For more information, call 464-7500 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/bizwaste.
Hazardous waste can harm the environment and should not be thrown out with ordinary garbage, or poured into the sewer system, down storm drains or onto the ground. Improper disposal of business wastes is a violation of Florida law. Proper hazardous waste management makes good sense for businesses because it can reduce economic liability for cleanups, lower insurance costs and minimize employee exposure.
Hazardous business waste includes electronics such as televisions, computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, cell phones and telephones. It also includes chemicals such as batteries (rechargeable or button cell), fluorescent light bulbs, cleaners, toner cartridges, pesticides, laboratory vials, paints, paint thinners and solvents, pool and spa chemicals and printing and photo chemicals.
Businesses should find an alternate means of disposal for explosives and medical waste.
The contracted prices for businesses include no charge for many electronic items such as printers, AV equipment or phones. For other electronic items, the charge is minimal. A licensed hazardous waste contractor must be on-site to handle business hazardous waste.
To discuss payment or arrange for drop off and payment, businesses should call EQ Florida Inc. at 813-319-3400 (chemicals), or Creative Recycling Systems Inc. at 813-621-2319 (electronics).
