The SMSC has a facility to gather and process hazardous waste from Community members and other SMSC enterprises (see [Facility Location] tab). Workers categorize and consolidate the material at the facility using safe handling and storage methods. Some material we get can be difficult to process because there are no labels, the container is so old it pre-dates modern labeling requirements, or it is just not hazardous and can be thrown away. These materials may be rejected simply because we do not know what it is, and it is costly to get the material identified. Land staff have developed a guideline document that should help determine if your products are hazardous, who to contact for a drop-off, and what procedures need to be completed to execute that drop-off (see [Guidelines] tab). Also, we have taken some pictures to identify some examples of what material is readily accepted and what materials may be rejected (see [Examples] tab).

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The Business Council tasked the Land Department with managing hazardous waste generated on the SMSC. Please consider that your first choice for disposal of any particular product is to use it for its intended purpose. Only purchase what you need for a particular job and completely use the product on the job. The Household Hazardous Waste Program has three goals:

• Provide a convenient drop-off location for members and SMSC departments.
• Operate the facility as economically as possible while providing required containment and safety of staff and member.
• Insure that SMSC meets all regulatory requirement such that it protects SMSC from potential
  future liabilities.

The SMSC Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located on the south side of the Golf Course Maintenance Building (2222 Trail of Dreams) east of Playworks. Drops may be made by appointment. Please call the Land Department at 952-496-6136 to schedule a drop-off. All drops will require that a member with a SMSC ID accompany the material and complete a Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Form that will help Land Staff identify the material for proper handling and disposal. All containers must have tight fitting lids and be marked according to their contents. Please properly store your hazardous materials. For instance, do not allow rainwater in your used motor oil containers. Land Department staff may reject products that are not in suitable containers or ones that have unknown or mixed products. SMSC will charge nominal fees for commercial quantities of hazardous materials.

The Land Department plans to operate a Re-Use Center where unused or barely-used paints and other products will be made available to members and staff for free. We will have a website page that lists the items in the near future.

Examples of Hazardous Materials:
Aerosol cans
Alkaline Batteries
Antifreeze
Brake fluid
Carburetor cleaners
Concrete cleaner
Drain cleaner
Driveway sealer
Filters, oil
Fluorescent lights/ballasts
Gasoline
Glass cleaners
Glue (with solvents)
Herbicides/ Pesticides
Household cleaners
Lead-acid Batteries (car batteries)
Lighter fluids
Mothballs
Nail polish remover
Oven cleaners
Paint
Paint thinner/ remover
Pool chemicals
Roofing tar
Spot remover
Stains and strippers
Toilet cleaners
Transmission fluids
Turpentine
Varnish
Weed killers
Wood preservatives

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We have taken some pictures to identify some examples of what material is readily accepted and what materials may be rejected

Good Examples

Bad Examples