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The Manitowoc County Public Works Department is preparing for their two day Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep days. The Programs will be held Saturday, May 18 for households and Friday, May 17th for farms and qualifying businesses. Accepted items include pesticides, cleaning products, oil and lead based paints, automotive chemicals and mercury. Many of these common items are hazardous when used, stored or disposed of improperly. Look for items that contain the following warnings on their labels: Danger, Warning, Caution, Poison, Combustible, Flammable, Corrosive, and Toxic. Residents and farms can dispose of hazardous chemicals for free. Qualifying businesses may be eligible for subsidized disposal rates. Businesses and farms must pre-register by calling 683-4333 by May 10.
