Universal Waste Schedule 2012

Brewer residents can recycle the following universal waste related items at the City’s Universal Waste Building located at the Brewer Water Pollution Control Facility at 37 Oak Street, Brewer. 

u  Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) – Televisions and Computer Monitors 

u  Computer Components- PC, keyboard, mouse, printer, battery backup, speakers, etc. 

u  Electronic Equipment- Stereo equipment, VCR and DVD players, radios, copiers, fax machines, cell phones, etc. 

u  Fluorescent Lamps- All lengths including U-shaped and Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) 

u  Mercury Containing Items- Thermostats, Thermometers, Mercury Switches, etc.

u  Non-leaking Ballasts- typically found in fluorescent lamps

u  The Following Batteries:
Alkaline
Lithium (Li)
Mercuric Oxide (HgO)
Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
Nickel Hydride (NiMH)
Silver Oxide (AgO)  

The City’s Universal Waste Collection and Recycling Program has been a very popular and successful program since its inception in 2001. The program is funded in the City’s solid waste budget therefore there is no cost to Brewer residents that dispose of universal waste at the building. The Universal Waste Building is open to Brewer residents from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on 28 Saturdays during 2011.If residents cannot make it to any of the scheduled dates they may make special arrangements to dispose of their universal waste by calling 989-5417.