Besides the obvious things you shouldn't throw away like batteries, tacks, wires, cans, and other recyclables to name a few. It is important to try and follow guidelines about things that are safe to throw away. Not only that, but you could also see fines or get in some real trouble if you throw them away. Today we will be looking at 11 things you should never throw away.

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Illegal Items To Throw Away In Iowa

If you want to help the Earth or avoid a nice fine, you can also learn more about these illegal materials on multiple sites throughout Iowa.

Many of the things on this list I would never have thrown away based on common scenes, but others are important to keep an eye out for if you are throwing stuff away in a hurry. Iowa has laws in place to help protect the environment and conserve dwindling space in landfills, according to the solid waste agency, These things are illegal to throw away.

  • Regulated hazardous wastes, including flammable or toxic liquids (including paints), solids and fuels*
  • Tires
  • Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) and all televisions & computer monitors*
    Fluorescent bulbs/lamps*
  • Solar Panels
  • TSCA-regulated PCB-containing wastes, including capacitors, ballasts and transformers*
  • Lead acid automotive batteries*
  • Unapproved special wastes
  • Unapproved contaminated soil
  • Unapproved, undeclared or improperly packaged non-friable, friable, or regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM)
  • Corrugated cardboard*
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Illegal Items To Throw Away In Illinois 

We got these from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Disposal Methods. Make sure you don't throw these away.

  • Landscape Waste | Landscape waste has been banned from landfills since July l, 1990.
  • Used Tires | Used Tires were banned from landfills on July 1, 1994.
  • White Goods (appliances)
  • Lead Acid Batteries
  • Motor Oil
  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Universal Wastes
  • Construction and Demolition Debris
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Electronics Recycling Reminder

If you are struggling to find a place to get rid of these electronics, you can actually find the map of where you can drop off all your old electronics here. This is helpful if you're looking to get rid of huge, bulky items like box televisions and fax machines!

100 Interesting Facts About The Quad Cities You May Or May Not Know

The Quad Cities is filled with a very rich history. From inventions to crossing the Mississippi River, to American Presidents and Walt Disney, there are many facts about the Quad Cities that many people do not know. While there are many more stories and facts to share about the Quad Cities, you'll find in these 100 facts that all roads, somehow, lead back to the Quad Cities.

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