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MOVE IN INFORMATION and

COMMUNITY SERVICES

UTILITIES

TELEPHONE

GAS

^(Bill^Payment

Ameritech

^Office)

Order Placement

Consumers Energy and Information

Company

Home Customers 4600 Coolidge 800-244-4444 Royal Oak

800-4

77-5050

ELECT~C WATER

Detroit Edison

Oakland County

(DTE) Water Department

Customer Service One Public Works Dr 800-4 77-4 7 4 7

Waterford

48328

248-858-1110

TRANSPORTATION SMART

Customer Service Rep (866) 962-5515 Administrative Office 313-223-2100

SECRETARY OF STATE 17176 Farmington Rd !Livonia 25263 Telegraph Road !Southfield

(888) 767-6424

DOG LICENSES/ CITY MAPS

Can be

purchased at the Farmington Hills

Treasurer's Office in City Hall

(248) 871-2480

VOTER'S REGISTRATION

City of Farmington Hills Clerk's Office (248) 871-2410

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS Farmington (248) 489-3349 Clarenceville (248) 919-0400

Walled Lake (248) 956-2000

LIBRARIES

Farmington Hills Library

32737 W. 12 Mile Road

Farmington Hills 248-553-0300

U.S. POST OFFICES

32455 W. 12 Mile

Road

Farmington Hills 248-324-3485

Farmington Library 23550 Liberty Street

Farmington 248-553-0300

23332 Farmington Road

Farmington 248-324-3485

CABLE TELEVISION Spectrum

3765 Enterprise Court Farmington Hills (866) 874-2389

AT&T U-VERSE (855) 293-7676

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE 27650 Farmington Rd

(800) 772-1213

GARBAGE/ RUBBISHPICK-UP

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SNOW PLOWING INFO. SCHEDULE Department

of Public Works

(248)

871-2850

HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL- RECYCLING AUTHORITY

(248) 208-2270

CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS CITY HALL

(248) 871-2400

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CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS

4 7U1 District Court Main Number

248-871-2900

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District Court Civil Division 248-871-2910 4 7m District Court

Traffic/ Criminal Division

248-871-2920 47tn District Court Probation Division 248-871-2950 47m District Court Administration 248-871-2970

Assessing Division 248-871-2470

Building Division 248-871-2450

Central Services 248-871-2430

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City Clerk 248-871-2410

City Manager's Office 248-871-2500

Communitv Development Deparbnent 248-871-2550 Costick Center (Activities/ Special Services) 248-473-1800

Engineering Division 248-871-25 60

Finance Deoarbnent 248-871-2440

Fue Deoartment 9-1-1 Emergency

Fire Station #5 248-871-2815 Non Emergency

Fire/ Administration 248-871-2800 Non

Emergency

Fire/Prevention 248-871-2820 Non Emergency

Fire #1 248-476-0107 Non Emergency

Fire #2 248-851-7235 Non

Emergency

Fire

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248A76A866 Non Emergency

Fire #4 - 248-553-7166 Non

Emergency

Human

Resources

248-871-2490

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Golf & Parks Division 248-473-9530

Ice Arena 248-478-8800

Planning Division 248-871-2540

Police Department 9-1-1 Emergency

Police Department 248-871-2600 Non Emergency Reports Police/ Administration 248-871-2700 Non Emergency Police/Crime Prevention 248-871-2750 Non Emergency

Police/Investigations

248-871-2770 Non Emergency

Police/Operations

248-871-2620 Non Emergency

Police/Records 248-871-2720 Non Emergency

Police/Sunnort Services 248-871-2740 Non

Emergency

Police/Traffic 248-871-2630 Non Emergency

Public Services Department 248-871-2530

Public Works (DPW) (Garbage & Snow 248-871-2850 Plow)

San Marino Golf Course 248-476-5910

swocc 248-4 73-28 00

Treasury Division 248-871-2480

Zoning Division

248-871-2520 .

Animal Control

248-391-4102

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FARMINGTON HILLS

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During Road Construction season, the City will communicate with residents and send periodic updates as needed through various channels. To get the latest information on completed work or to

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FH ALERT provides emergency notifications as well as road closures and hazardous condioon alerts. Go to www.fhgov.com, click on the FH ALERT tile

and create an account with your username and pasword to get notification about emergencies and other important community news.

Go to the City website at www.fhgov.com to receive emailed updates. Click on the orange Road Construction tile, then click on the link to ''Join the Road Construction

Mailing List." Enter your email address on the mailing list for a specific project.

Watch your mailbox for direct mailings targeted to your street or subdivision. Letters from the City's Engineering Division will alert you as to when projects will begin and will also provide information about receiving your mail or putting out your garbage.

QUESTIONS? CALL THE ENGINEERING DIVISION AT 248-871-2560.

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Welcome to the RE-Sou ce Guide

The Recycling Authority has developed the RE-Source Guide to put important recycling and waste handling informatio n at your fingertips. We hope you'll find the contents interesting and informative and will keep it handy for future reference.

Stay Informed. Stay Connected.

ONLINE MOBILE SOCIAL PHONE

Search the Recycling Directory. Download thellRecycling Authority" Follow "Recycling Authority"

Sign up for the "Recycling Authority" mobile app to use and search the on Facebook.

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Not Sure What to Do With Stuff? Get Answers with the Recycling Directory!

RRRASOC's Recycling Directory is an online, searchable, intuitive tool that provides you with RRRASOC specific information and tips on recycling, composting, reuse or disposal options.

The Recycling Directory can be found on the RRRASOC website, www.RRRASOC.org, and is available as a free mobile smartphone app. Search for "Recycling Authority".

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Who is RRRASOC?

The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC) is a municipal solid waste authority that helps its member communities provide cost effective, environmen~ally responsible and convenient waste and recycling programs, including recycling drop-off centers, curbside recycling collection, and

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We are often referred to as The Recyding Authority for short or by the acronym RRRASOC . Member communities include City of Farmington,

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City of Walled Lake, and City of Wixom ..

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I Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Guidelines from The Recycling Authority

SOLID WASTE SERVICES SUMMARY: GARBAGE, BULK ITEMS, YARD WASTE

GARBAGE, RECYCLING, BULK ITEMS AND YARD WASTE ARE COLLECTED WEEKLY BY WASTE MANAGEMENT

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YOUR CONTRACTED WASTE HAULER. ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE SET OUT ON YOUR DESIGNATED COLLECTION DAY BY 7:00 A.M. CHECK WITH YOUR COMMUNITY FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS FOR All SOLi D WASTE SERVICES.

GARBAGE

Garbage is accepted in 35-gallon containers and/ or 35-gallon trash bags.

BULK HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Bulk household items are: Heavier than 30 pounds

More than 4 feet in length

Do not fit into a garbage can or bag

Examples ^of bulk household items include appliances, furniture, etc. Bulk items ^are often collected with a separate truck.

YARD WASTE

Collected weekly on your designated collection day, April through November. Check directly with your community for yard waste collection start and end dates.

Yard waste includes:

· Grass clippings

· Yard vegetation

· Sod

· Twigs less than 2"

- in diameter

· Leaves, etc.

BULK LEAF COLLECTION

Yard waste must be in:

· Brown paper bags

· Trash cans labeled with a

"yard waste" sticker

· NO PLASTIC BAGS

Brush and tree trimmings:

· Must be less than 4 feet in length and less than 6" in diameter

· Bundle securely with string or twine or place in paper yard waste bags

· DO NOT USE WIRE

Residents of the City of Farmington should contact the Farmington DPW at 248-473-7250 for details on bulk leaf collection.

Bulk leaf collection is NOT available for residents of the City of Farmington Hills.

Holiday Collection Schedule Changes The following holidays are observed by the waste haulers:

New Year's Doy- January l Labor Doy- 'First Monday of September

Memorial Day .. Last Monday of May Thanksgiving Doy- Fourth Thursday of November Independence Day - July 4 Christmas Day - December 25

When a holiday falls on a weekday, refuse, recycling, yard waste, and Simple Recycling clothing collection service will be delayed by one day. Regular collection service will resume the following week.

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, I Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Guidelines from The Recycling Authori ty

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HOW TO RECYCLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Single family households in your community have weekly curbside recycling collection provided by the contracted waste hauler, Waste Management. Once collected, recyclable materials are delivered to the RRRASOC Materials Recovery Facility {MRF) in Southfield to be sorted, separated, baled, and shipped to end markets.

Community Curbside Recycling Container How to Get a Cart

City of Farmington

Choice of wheeled recycling carts in

248-473-7250 {Farmington DPW)

sizes -35, 64, or 96-gallon

City of Farmington Hills

Choice of wheeled recycling carts in

248-871-2850 (Farmington Hills DPW)

sizes - 35, 64, or 96-gallon

When using a recycling cart, always place the cart with the

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street side" imprint towards the street and the handle toward the HOUSE.

RECYCLING DROP-OFF SITES ARE AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK, DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.

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RRRASOC Materials Recovery Facility Recycling Drop-Off Site

20000 W. Eight Mile Rood, Southfield

Northeast corner of Evergreen and Eight Mile Road Open daylight hours, 7 day a week

City of Novi Recycling Drop-off Site DPS Garage, 26300 Lee BeGole Drive, Novi North off of 11 Mile Road between Town Center and Meadowbrook Roads

Open daylight hours, 7 day o week

Note: Styrofoam and electronics ore NOT accepted at this site . Note: Styrofoam and electronics are NOT accepted al this site.

HAVE QUESTIONS? HERE'S WHO TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT:

Curbside Collection for Curbside

Household Garbage, Bulk Items, Clothing What to Recycle

Hazardous Waste Yard Waste, Recycling Recycling I

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RECYCLING GUIDELINES

For RRRASOC Member Communities:

#1-#2 and #4-#7 Plastic containers (NO Foam/Styrofoam)

Newspapers, Magazines, Brochures &

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Paper Drink Cartons File folders, office

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• Clean garden plastics

• Clean pizza boxes

• Flatten cardboard boxes

• Empty and rinse containers

• Leave caps on plastic bottles

• _QK to leave staples, clips, labels, stamps, spiral bindings and metal fasteners on paper products

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Phonebooks

Greeting cards, regular &

junk mail

Glass bottles & jars (all colors)

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ceramics & Pyrex dishware

• Organic material and food waste

• Electronic waste (batteries, cell phones, computers, etc.)

• Paint, pesticides, oil & cleaners

• Waxed cardboard

• Needles or syringes Bulky Rigid Plastic

(buckets, chairs, toys)

• Hazardous waste

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WONDERING IF SOMETHING CAN BE RECYCLED?

Download the "Recycling Authority"

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I Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Guidelines from The Recycling Authority

RECYCLE RIGHI IT MATTERS. #fightRecyclingContamination

We need your help! Unacceptable items-such os garden hoses, plastic bags; diapers, needles, medical waste, propane tonks, and bolleries os well as yard and food waste expose employees at the recycling facility to unsafe materials, lower productivity and reduce the quality of recyclable materials. This increases the costs of recycling operations and lowers the value of your recyclables.

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Recycle at Spe(ia I locations,

• Alkaline & recharge11ble batteries to free drop-off locations listed on Call2Reryde.org

• Rechargeable batteries to Best Buy or Boll8ries Plus Bulbs

• All battery types accepted at RRRASOC Household Hazonlous Waste events

Recyrle ol Spedol locofions:

• lobbies and service areas of grace ry and big box retailers

Accepted ot RR RASO( Household H ozord005 Waste events Return to Retailer:

• 20-poun d steel propane tanks accepted by many retailers al no-charge

• Regardless of condition and functionality

• Manufacturers relu rbish or recycle ton ks

Prepare and Dispose Properly,

• Store sho rps in FDA apJ)roved or ha rd pl asHc container

• Seal full containers, label "SHARPS", dispose with household !rosh

• Use a mail-in program. Search online for

"mail in or mail hock sharps"

Recycle al Special Locations:

• Visit Dart Container's website for locations:

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Set Out Sepannely in Your Community

• Collected se11son oily ot the C1J rbside

• Oieck with your community for instructions

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It' s Important Because:

Batteries are safety hozords for workers

• All materia Is a re sorted by hand

• Corrosive odds ca use burns lo skin and eyes

• Botteri~s can cause fires al the Materials Recovery Facility

Plastic bogs tangle up in equipment

• Moving gears and parts of the sorting equipment get iammeil

• Facility must shllf down equipment for hours of manual removal of the bags each day

• Plastic bogs received in RRRASOC's prog ro m are considered contamination and will be landfilled

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Propane tonks are safety hazards for workers

• Can cause fires, explosions, serious injury or dooth

• Do not put in trash cans, recyding bins, or recycling drop-off centers

Sharps a re safety hozo rds for wonrers

• Poses puncture risks while saning material by hand

Foam products are NOT recyclable with RRRASOC's wrbside or drop-off recydi ng programs

• Considered conto mi nation

• Will be landfilled

Yard Waste is NOT recydable with RRRASOCs wrbside or drop-off recydi ng J)rogra ms

• Collected seporotely by your com munify

• Delivered to a compost lacil ity

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Quality Matters. Please recycle only acceptable materials.

Not sure what can be recycled? Check the Recycling Guidelines on page 4 or search the Recycling Directory on-line

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I Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Guidelines from The Recycling Authority

SIMPLE RECYCLING, INC. CURBSIDE CLOTHING & TEXTILE RECYCLING

The overage person throws away 68 pounds of clothing per year. Clothing and housewares account for approximately 10% of what Americans send to the landfill each yeor. Clothing and textiles are I 00% recyclable, but 85% still ends up in landfills.

At curbside each week, residents in oll of RRRASOC's member communities can re_cycle unwanted clothing, shoes, fashion accessories and other household items such as kitchenware, tools, toys and books with Simple Recycling, Inc.

This Simple Recycling clothing and textile recycling program is in addition to your current recycling program. Your recycling corf/ bin collection will remain the same.

HOW DOES THE SIMPLE RECYCLING PROGRAM WORK?

./ Use only special orange Simple Recycling bogs available from your municipal · office or by calling Simple Recycling directly of 866-835-5068.

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"Simple Recycling" bags or use special tags for larger items. Set the bags/items · at the curb on the same day us your weekly, recycling and refuse pick-up service.

0 Do NOT put clothing and textiles in your recycling bin or cart.

./ Collection service is provided by Simple Recycling, Inc. separate~ from garbage and recycling.

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./ Replacement bags will be left behind for your next use. You can obtain more orange bags from your municipo.1 office or contact Simple Recycling, Inc. at 866 835-5068.

Simple Recycling is focused on clothing and textile recycling, but also accepts small

household goods in working condition.

GOT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE?

Household Hazardous Waste IHHW) includes products used in and around your home

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garden, and garage that contain ingredients , that, when handled and disposed improperly

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can cause harm to people and the environment.

These products hove the following characteristics: Corrosivity; Toxicity; Flammability; Reactivity. Warnings on labels such as

"poisonous or toxic", "flammable or ignitable", or "corrosive" are indicators that the items should be disposed of as HHW. Cleaners that contain strong acids, bleach or ammonia are also hazardous, as is oil-based paint.

RRRASOC provides household hazardous waste events yearly in several of our member communities to help residents properly and safely dispose of household hazardous waste materials.

Visit rrrasac. org or Recycling Authority mobile opp for the current HHW event schedule.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE HHW EVENTS?

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Residents in RRRASOC's nine member communities may take their HH~ materials directly to our vendor's Livonia facility, at no-cost. Please call ERG Environmental Servt~es at 734-437-9650.

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FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THE RRRASOC.ORG WEBSITE OR RECYCLING AUTHORITY MOBILE APP: (1¥WIINI$

• Household Hazardous Waste Guide • Paint Disposal Guide

• What to Do with Batteries and Bulbs • Healthy Lawn and Garden Flyer

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: I Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Guidelines from The Recycling Authority

MEDICINE DISPOSAL

The proper disposal of unused or expired medications protects the environment and human health and safety.

With the abuse of prescription medicine on the rise, it is important to promptly and properly dispose of unused, expired medications. Use one of the options below to reduce the risk of people improperly consuming or handling medications .

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH UNWANTED/EXPIRED MEDICATIONS?

Do NOT flush medications down the drain or toilet.

Medicines flushed down the drain or toilet pass through waste water treatment plants. These facilities do not treat water for such chemicals, which end up directly in our lakes and streams.

Do NOT throw medications in the trash.

Medicines disposed in landfills can potentially seep into and contaminate surrounding groundwater.

Check with your pharmacy to see if they hove a drug take back program.

Bring unwonted medicine to a RRRASOC Household Hazardous Waste Event.

Drop off unwanted medicine to your local Police Department:

City of Farmington Hills Police Department - 31655 W'. 11 Mile Road (248-871-2600)

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City of Farmington Police Deportment - 23600 Liberty:(248-474-4700)

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*The above locations accept unused medications in pill form only. No liquid medication or sharps.

*Keep medications in their original container. Make personal information unreadable.

Do not remove the name of the medication.

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NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH STUFF?

Download the "Recycling Authority"

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What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is products used in and around your home that have one or more of the following characteristics: Corrosivity; Toxicity; Flammability;

Reactivity. Read the label to determine which products require special handling.

Warnings such as "poisonous or toxic", "flammable or ignitable", or "corrosive" are indicators that the items should be disposed of as HHW. Cleaners that contain strong acids, bleach or ammonia are also hazardous.

Paint and paint products that are oil-based and require the use of paint thinner or mineral spirits are hazardous. Water-based paints are not hazardous and can be prepared for safe disposal with household trash . To prepare latex paint for curbside pickup, mix paint with an absorbent such as cat litter, sawdust, or commercial paint hardener. Once the paint is solidified, place it in a trash bag and set it out on regular collection day. Learn how to reduce and reuse leftover paint on the RRRASOC website.

What to Do With Unwanted HHW

HHW requires special handling and disposal through licensed hazardous waste companies.

Residents are encouraged to bring HHW to a special drop-off event, sponsored by RRRASOC and Its member communities. The reverse side of this flyer lists the dates and locations of HHW collection events.

RRRASOC residents can drop off HHW at ERG Environmental Services in Livonia on non-event days without a fee . HHW pickup from your home is also available for a fee.

For more information on drop-off or pickup services visit the RRRASOC website at rrrasoc .org

Tips for Transporting Household Hazardous Waste

• Keep items in their original and labeled containers.

• Do not mix the contents of unknown or unlabeled containers.

• Make sure that the containers are not leaking prior to bringing them to a collection event.

• Do not transport containers with open lids.

• Place chemicals away from passengers.

• Secure all containers so they cannot slide, tip or spill contents.

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April 9th – Wixom 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Wixom DPW 2041 Charms Road April 23rd – Southfield

9:00 am – 2:00 pm RRRASOC MRF – Truck Entrance

20875 Mapleridge Avenue

May 21st – Milford 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Milford Civic Center 1100 Atlantic Street

Enter from west off of Mont Eagle Street

October 1st – Novi 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Novi DPW 26300 Lee BeGole Drive May 7th – Farmington Hills

9:00 am – 2:00 pm Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus – Lot 8

27055 Orchard Lake Road

July 16th – Wixom 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Wixom DPW 2041 Charms Road

October 29th – Southfield 9:00 am – 2:00 pm RRRASOC MRF – Truck Entrance

20875 Mapleridge Avenue Open to residents of RRRASOC member communities only E-waste is accepted at HHW collections Paper shredding available - Limit 3 boxes/100 lbs.

Questions? Call RRRASOC 248-208-2270 Sign Up for Event Notification & News at

www.rrrasoc.org For Health's Sake:

Dispose of HHW at a RRRASOC Special Collection Event

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Benefits of Proper HHW Management

Disposing of your HHW at special collection events or HHW facility benefits you, the community and the environment by:

• Keeping toxic chemicals out of landfills

• Reducing the potential for groundwater contamination

• Preventing pollution on our streets from garbage trucks

• Eliminating exposure to toxics for sanitation workers

• Protecting local bodies of water from contamination

• Reducing the incidence of household chemical poisoning of children and pets

Listed below are examples of accepted HHW

Kitchen/Bathroom

• Expired or unused medicines

• Drain cleaners

• Mercury thermometers

• Aerosol cans

• Bleach, ammonia

• Nail polish

• Metal polish with solvent

Miscellaneous

• Batteries (all types)

• Mercury

• Mothballs

• All propane tanks

• Acids

• Pool chemicals

• Fiberglass epoxy

• Lighter fluid

• Photo chemicals

Home Office

• Used computer equipment

Garden

• Pesticides, herbicides

• Fungicides, insecticides

• Weed and feed

• Deck wash and stains

Garage

• Used oil, anti-freeze

• Brake, transmission fluids

• Gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil

• Car batteries, battery acid

Workshop

• Fluorescent and CFL bulbs

• Glue-solvent based

• Oil-based paint and primer

• Solvents, paint thinner

• Turpentine

• Varnish and wood stain

• Wood preservatives

(CPUs, monitors, mice, keyboards, scanners, printers, modems, TVs)

NOT ACCEPTED at HHW Events:

x Latex Paint x Commercial Waste x Fire Extinguishers x Tires

x Flares x Ammunition x Smoke Detectors x Needles/Sharps

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Why Does Proper Disposal of Paint Matter?

Disposing of unwanted paints, solvents and thinners dawn sinks and dralns1 onto the ground or into the trash, can oveiwhelm and damage sewage systems, destroy septic tanks and damage the protective liners of landfi!ls, These Items can also contaminate sur1ace and groundwater, which we depend on for drinking water and enjoy for recreation. Follow the paint disposal tips and guidelines described In this leaflet to ease threats to human health and the environment.

3R's of Paint - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

REDUCE

Redw:B Ille amount of ltJIID11111' palnl from your pro}IN:t.

• Measure the space and ask your paint dealer, or use an online paint calculator, to help you determine the correct amount of paint for the project.

• If some paint remains, apply additional coats to use It completely.

, Not sure if you¹II like a color? Use paint•swatches first or purchase a sample size.

REUSE

Lllflolltll' paint has a shtlf lift of 10 .. 15 years wlHln stored property.

• To keep paint from drying up, seal the paint can properly. Remove any paint from the grooves of the paint can and wipe rt clean with a rag. Use a rubber mallet to tap the lid down securely. Don't have a mallet? Cover the can with a piece of wood and then hammer the lid closed.

• Stora paint in a cool, dark location like a basement. Store cans on a shelf to keep the bottoms of the cans !rom rusting due to the moisture in the floor. No basement? A cabinet or closet in your house away from extreme hot or cold temperatures will keep your paint useable.

Use 111/tawr paint for lllhflr proJe,:ts or gl11t1 It away.

• If you have useful quantities of leftover paint, ask friends, neighbors or relatives If they can use it.

• Community centers, anlmal shelters, housing authorities, places of worship, artists and theater groups may welcome a donation of useable paint. Useaf:lle paint has not gone through a freeze~thaw cycle and is free of particulates. Gall ahead to make sure that your donation will be accepted.

• Ba creative with paint left overs. Paint a birdhouse, a garage wall, or outdoor furniture.

RECYCLE

OIL BASED PAINTS

• Oil based paints are considered a household hazardous waste and should be disposed through household hazardous waste collection events. Check the ARRASOC.org website for event schedule or ask for the RRAASOC Household Hazardous Waste flyer.

• Handle paints containing petroleum distillates with great care. They are ignitable and their fumes are potentrally harmful. Always follow label directions •

. • You can solidify oll-based paints by allowing their volatile contents to evaporate in a well-ventilated area. Then, mix remaining liquids with absorbents and allow it to harden.

• Alternatively, apply leftover paint to scrap lumber or cardboard. Keep children and p~ts away while these paints are drying. Then place these scraps with your regular trash.

SOLVENTS

• You can urecycle" used solvents by allowing paint pigments to settle to the bottom1 and later pouring the clarified liquid into a new or recycled (and accurately labeled} container. Mix the remaining solvent/paint sludge with an absorbent and dispose with normal trash.

Paints containing lead, cadmium or mercury are highly toxic and must be taken to a household hazardous-waste collectlon.

R · R·R·A·S·O·C

Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County

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LATEX PAINT

• Latex paint is also referred to as water-based, acrylic, or emulsion paint.

It is comprised mostly of water and is not considered a hazardous waste.

It can be safely disposed of in your household trash as long as it is solidified first.

• To determine if your paint is latex, look at the label and find the

¹

C leanup lnstructions

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For latex paint, you

wiil

be instructed to ciean your brushes with 'detergent and water) or 'soap and water\ If you are instructed to use a solvent, like mineral spirits, to clean your brushes or if the words 'alkyd

¹

or

¹

combustible

¹

are on the label, the paint is not latex based and should be disposed through RRRASOC's household hazardous waste collection events.

Check the RRRASOC.org website for event schedule or ask for the RRRASOC Household Hazardous Waste flyer.

• Latex paint is not considered hazardous therefore; it is not aceepted at any of RRRASOCJs household hazardous waste events.

HOW TO SOLIDIFY LATEX (WATER-BASED) PAINT

• Air dry. Remove the lid and allow the liquid to evaporate. This works well for small quantities of paint (an inch or two in the bottom of the can), and can take several days.

· Ilse

a drying agent. Mix an equal amount of an absorbent material into the can and allow the paint to dry. Use cat litter, sawdust, plaster of Paris, Oil~dri, or "waste paint hardeners" found at home improvement centers as absorbent material. The paint could dry quickly, depending on how much drying agent you include in the can.

• Pour thin layers (about 1

¹¹

of paint) into a cardboard box lined with plastic.

Allow the paint to dry one layer at a time until all paint has hardened.

Once the paint is thoroughly dry, place it In a regular trash bag and put it out for trash collection.

Once the paint is thoroughly dry, place it in a regular trash bag and put It out tor trash collect/on.

LATEX PAINT DISPOSAL 1>1tV' If uP

1'H1lOW I f ovr

Water-base paint

is

not hazar d ous and should be disposed of In the trash.

Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County

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SAFE LIGHT BULB DISPOSAL INFO

For RRRASOC Member Communities·

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BULB TYPE

Compact

Fluor escent Lights ( CR )

Fluor escent Tubes

Halogen

H i gh l ntensily D i s charge ( H ID }

Menvry Vapot Metal Halide , High Pressure Solwm

Incandescent

LED

PROPER D ISPOSAL

CFLs contain mercury and should be disposed/recycled properly.

Recyclfng Options:

• Take to Batteries Plus Bulbs, Home Depot or Lowes.

• Bring to a RRRASOC Household Hazardous Waste event.

Recycling allows the reuse of the glass, metals and other materials that make.up fluorescent lights. Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled Fluorescent tubes contain mercury and should be disposed/recycled properly.

Recycling Options:

• Take

to Batteries Plus Bulbs, Home Depot or Lowes.

Recycling CFLf and other fluorescent bulbs allows the reuse of the glass, metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights. Virtually a/J components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled

Halogen bulbs can be disposed with regular h?usehold trash.

A halogen light bulb uses a tungsten filament just like an incandescent light bulb but also contains halogen gas which an incandescent bulb does not.

High Intensity Discharge bulbs contain mercury and should be disposed/recycled properly.

Recycling Options:

• Take to Batteries Plus Bulbs.

Can be disposed with regular household garbage.

LEDs DO NOT contain

dangerous

chemicals.

NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH STUFF?

^{GET If ON}^Google^p!ay

U se RRRASOC's online searchabl e Recy cli ng Directory at rrrasoc.or g for informat ion and tips on r ecycling, composting, reu se or disposal opti ons. Download the free mobile smartphone opp from the App Store or Google Play . Search for

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Retyding Authority

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www .RRRASOC.org _f fa ceb ook .com/ nrns oc 2 4 8 . 208.2270

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SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL INFO

For RRRASOC 1',\cmbc1 Co111mun11ie~.

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BATTERY TYPE Rechargeable

Nitkel Cadmium (Ni-Cd or Ni-Cad},

Nickel Metal Oxy-Hydride {Ni-MH), Lithium Ion {Li-Ion),

Nickel Zinc {Ni-Zn)

A l kalin e

(Non-rechargeable,

Dry

Cell)

L ead- Acid Batteries

(Automotive, Marina, Deep Cyde, etc.)

L ithium Singl e ijse &

Buflo n Cell Batteries

(Labeled Lithium or Li)

*Not to be confused with rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

PROPER DISPOSAL

Rec ha rgea ble batteries come In many sizes and forms from AAA to D sizes, cell phone, camera, laptop batteries.

Retydfng Options:

• Take rechargeable batteries to one of the free drop-off locations listed on Cal/2Recycle.org.

• Take to a Joca I Best Buy or Batteries Plus Bulbs retailers for recycl!ng.

• Bring to a RR RA SOC Household Hazardous Waste event.

Rechargeable batteries contain heavy metals such as nickel, cadmium, or lithium and cannot be safely placed in municipal landfills.

Rec)'Cling Options:

• Take alkaline batteries to one of the free drop-off locqtlons listed on Call2Recycle.org.

While not the ideal option, used alkaline (non-rechargeable) batteries may be placed In trash to be /andfif!ed.Alka/ine batteries no longer contain toxic materials such as mercury as mercury was banned by federal law in 1996.

Recycling Opt10ll'£

• Retailers are required to accept a used lead-add battery with the purchase of a new one.

Battery core charges apply.

• Take to a Batteries Pf us Bulbs retaller for recycling.

Lead-acid batteries contain toxic substances such as lead and sulfuric acid which cannot be safely placed in municipal landfills. Once recycled, much of the content Is reused in new batteries.

Recycling Options:.

• Take lithlum sfngle use and button cell batteries to one of the free drop-off locations

listed on Cal!2Recycle.org. -

These batteries contain small amounts of toxic heavy metals and should be recycled, when it is possible.

NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH STUFF?

^,^{GET IT ON}^Go^ogle^play

Use RRRASO Cs onli ne searchable Recycli ng D i rectory at r rrosoc.org for informati o n and tip s on recycling , composti n g, reuse or d i sposal options. Download t he free mobile smartphone app from the App Store or Google P l ay. Search for

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Recycling Author ity".

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F.6RMINEiTON

Proper Sharps (Needles) Disposal

NOTICE Sharps d,sposal.

HILLS

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES KAREN MON DORA, P.E., DIRECTOR

Sharps should be disposed of in an FDA approved container. If one is not available, you can make one from an empty household container with these characteristics:

• Made from sturdy, rigid plastic (used laundry detergent bottle)

• Does not tip over

• Has a cap that does not puncture easily

• Does not have any leaks

When the container is three-quarters full, place the cap on

it

and tape

it

shut. Write '_'SHARPS" onJhe outside and place in your household garbage. Sharps containers should NEVER go in your curbside recycling bin or to a drop-off recycling location. Used sharps and their containers are NOT recyclable; they pose a serious hazard for workers at Material Recovery Facilities.

For more information, go to:

safeneedledis posal.org,

Michigan Department of

Environmental Quality, or The US FDA.

• To ensure pickup, all trash, recycling, and yard waste should be at the curbside

by

7 a.m. on the assigned pickup day.

Questions? Call the DPW at

248-871-2850

or visit

www.fhgov .com.

31555 West Eleven Mt!e Road• farmfngton Hills M! 48336

Administration• 248.871.2530 Phone Engineering• 248.871.2560 Phone 248.871,2561 Fax P11hl!,- Wn,k• • ?7?A'l 1-blst.>rl Rn~<i • F';,,mlnotnn HIil< Ml -48~11 • 7ARJl'11.2S50 Phona • 7A8.R71.2851 Fai<

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SIMPLE RECYCLING

CLOTHING RECYCLING – AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS IN ALL RRRASOC MEMBER COMMUNITIES

Clothing and textiles are 100% recyclable, but 85% still ends up in landfills.

Residents in all RRRASOC member communities (Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Village of Milford, Walled Lake and Wixom) can recycle unwanted clothing, shoes, accessories and other household discards such as kitchenware, tools, toys and books.

In cooperation with participating communities and RRRASOC, Simple Recycling provides an easy, free and convenient way to keep this 100% recyclable and reusable material out of landfills.

SIMPLE, EASY AND FREE PROGRAM STEPS:

• Step 1: Schedule online at www.SimpleRecycling.com or by calling 866-835-5068.

• Step 2: Place clothing, shoes and small household items that you no longer need in any waterproof bag(s) or box(es) clearly marked SIMPLE RECYCLING.

• Step 3: Leave the clearly marked bag(s) or box(es) on your front porch or in front of your garage door by 7:30 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day and Simple Recycling will collect them and recycle their contents for reuse!

This program is in addition to your current recycling program. Your recycling cart / bin collection will remain the same.

Simple Recycling is focused on clothing and textile recycling, but they are able to take any small household goods in working condition, too.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

• Men’s Clothing

• Children’s Clothing

• Women’s Clothing

• Bedding (sheets, pillow cases, blankets, comforters)

• Belts & Ties

• Books

• Boots

• Bras

• Coats & Jackets

• Curtains/Draperies

• Dresses

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• Fashion Accessories

• Halloween costumes

• Handbags & Purses

• Hats

• Jeans

• Kitchenware

• Linens

• Pajamas

• Pants

• Pet beds & clothing

• Pillows

• Shirts

• Shorts

• Skirts

• Shoes & Slippers (in pairs)

• Socks (single or in pairs)

• Stuffed Animals

• Suits

• Sweaters

• Sweatpants

• Sweatshirts

• Table Linens

• Ties

• Tools

• Towels

• Toys

• T-shirts

• Undergarments

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Resource Recovery & Recycling .Authority of Southwest Oakland County

20000 W. Eight Mile Rd Southfield, Ml 48075-6708 OJfiee: 248.208.2270 Fax: 2.48.208.2273 w,,,w.RRRASOC.org

PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate l{eleasc

Contacl: Michael Csapo, General Manager

Email: mcsapo(a>.rrrasoc.org; Pltone: 248-208-2270

RR.RA.SOC - Simple Recycling :Resumes Important

Program Changes

THE RECYCLING AUTJIORITY Since1989

Soulhlicld, Ml·· Simple Recycling Clothing, Shoe and llome Goods Collection Program He8mnes! Resident~

in RRRASOC's nine member communities of Farmington, Farmington Ilills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Whom have the opportunity tn get rid of unwanted items such as clothing, shoes, accessories, and other ho1Jsehold discards such as kitchenware, tools, toys, and books.

Simplo Recycling resumes with a few key differences:

• Residents no longer have to wait for their .scheduled recycle day lo put their unwanted dolhing and household goods out for pickup. Scheduling a pickup is easy and convenient; schedule online at

RRRASOC.org, www.SimpleRccycli.ng.com or by calling 866-835-5068. A. reminder email

will

be sent from Simple Recycling lhc day before the scheduled pickup.

• Residents no longer need to use the dedicated orange Simple Recycling bags for collection; however, U1c stock of bags have been shared among the communities for resident$ to pick up wid use until gone, if preferred. Otherwise, items can be placed in any watcrproofbag(s) or box(cs), clearly marked Simple Recycling.

• With pickup no longer tied to a resident's recycling day_, the placement of items for pickup hHs changed as well. CJcarly marked waterproof bag(s) or box(es) can be pluced on the front porch or in front of the garage door by 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.

Simple Recycling is focused on clothing and shoe recycling, but they are able to take any small household goods in working condition, too. Visit http://www.rrrusoc.org/recycling/rcsidcnlial-recyding/curhsi<le- recycling/clothi11g-and-tcxtile-recycling/ for a complete list of acceptable items.

RRRASOC is happy to pai1ner with Simple Recycling to provide residents with u free, sufe way to dispose of unwanted clothing 11ml household goods as an effective way to protect people and the environment.

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Learn what to recycle, comp<AYI ()r thr<>w <1way with l)W recycling directory o/ s·rro.tt>c. mg or downloud ihP.

"Recycling Authority" mobile <1pr,.fi>r your !Phone or Ar1d1·oid.

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: WINTER REMINDERS I

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I Snow Plowing

Operations

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f Major..roads. and school bus routes receive the highest priority; th~y ar~ plow~c;l l:l_ nd

_s1:'lltetj.

I

I following any accumulation of snow or lee. Local (subd1vlsion) streets are plowed following I I accumulation of four I nches or more of snow. The City makes a practice of rotating which I

~ neighborhoods are plowed first after each snow event. f ·

I ^Snow ^Buildup ^at ^the End of Driveway~ :

I Snow plows are angled t o the right for plowing from the centerline I I of the street to the curb, maklng the deposit of snow at the end of I I driveways

a

natural byproduct of plowing operations. You may help 1 J alleviate some of this accumulation if you clear the area to the right I

J

of your driveway before a snow plow comes down your street. The I I

City

Is unable to return to clear this deposit at the end of your I

I driveway and Is unable to prevent this from occurring at over I

1 23,000 driveways city-wide. I

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I Mailboxes , I

I Curbside mailboxes may become blocked by plowed snow. The U.S. Post Office has a policy l f regarding access to mailboxes, which requires snow to be removed enough to allow the mail I

J

trucks to drive up to the mailbox for delivery. This is the respons!bility of the postal customer. 1

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I During snow plowing operations, weak or damaged mailboxes are sometimes knocked down by I

I ^the ^weight ^of ^snow ^thrown

^by

snow plows. To ensure that your mailbox Js sturdy enough to 1 I survive the wrnter season, it ls a good idea to ''shake your mailbox" before each winter to check t

I' to see if

it ls

in need of repair. I.

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I Fire Hydrants r

I Removing snow around fire hydrants greatly assists the Fire Department. It is Important that fire I

J hydrants be visible and accessible at all times. I

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1 Safety Reminders I

I In addition to driving defensively and carefully in inclement weather, there are several important I

f safety reminders to remember: I

I • Discourage children from playing on snowbanks near the road. I

I • When following a snow plow truck, please stay a safe distance behind the truck. f

I • Snow should not be p/ow~d or shoveled into th_ e roadway. . I

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I Salt/Sand Barrels I

1· The City places 55"gallon drums filled with a mixture of sand and salt at intersections and hills f

; up~m written request from homeowner groups. If your assoclatlon is Interested In having barrels I

J

placed within your subdivision, please send a letter, along with a dear description or sketch of I I the location, to the Division of Public Works at 27245 Halsted, Farmington Hills, Michigan, I

J

48331, It is important to obtain the approval of the property owner adjacent to the selected f

1 location, given that spilJed salt may burn the grass. I

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Be a Good Neighbor