Item
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OK to Recycle?
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OK for Garbage?
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Alternative?
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Computers & Electronics
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No. Electronics may contain heavy metals, such as mercury and lead.
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No.
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Many recycling organizations accept electronics, such as computers, televisions and VCRs. Try the Take It Back Network.
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Household Batteries
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No.
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Yes.
Household (alkaline) batteries, including AA, C, D and 9v, no longer contain hazardous compounds.
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Vehicle Batteries
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At Recycling and Disposal Stations (not at home)
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No.
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Rechargeable Batteries (Ni-Cad or NMH)
Found in power tools, phones, laptops, remote control toys, camcorders and digital cameras
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No (except at the store where you got them).
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No.
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Usually can be recycled at the store where you bought them. Search for recycling locations by city or zip code at the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Site
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Car parts or engines
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No.
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No.
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Search by categories of items for local private recyclers at Resource Venture: Find a Recycler or King County Reuse and Recycling Database
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Motor oil and filters
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At Recycling and Disposal Stations (not at home).
Motor Oil,
5 gallon limit per trip. Must not be contaminated with solvents, bleach, or other wastes.
Oil filters,
limit 2 per trip.
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No.
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Vehicle tires
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Can be recycled for a fee at Recycling and Disposal Stations.
Limit 4 per trip.
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No.
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Search by categories of items for local private recyclers at Resource Venture: Find a Recycler or King County Reuse and Recycling Database
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Packing materials
Styrofoam “peanuts,” Styrofoam blocks, bubble wrap
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No.
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Yes, but please consider reuse.
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Many mailing and shipping businesses accept “peanuts” for reuse. Check King County Reuse and Recycling Database or search the Peanut Hotline for recycling locations by ZIP code.
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