Books should be clean and in good condition. In general Fairfax County libraries will only accept popular titles. Donate gently used books to charitable organizations.There are prison book programs and programs that send gently used books to American troops overseas.Senior Centers or Retirement Homes usually have libraries and could use books and magazines.Overseas Donations – there are organizations that send books overseas to developing countries.Some of these organizations may have drop-off centers or will come pick up your books. Also consider donating to organizations that promote literacy for children and adults – either locally or nationally.Children’s Books can be used at day care centers, after-school programs, and hospitals.Reuse books by considering the following options: Reduce the number of books you collect in the future by investing in an e-reader and/or checking out books from the library. If you do choose to dispose of the small appliance in the trash, first remove any batteries that are present and place the appliance inside your trash disposal bin. Small appliances are those that fit inside your trash disposal bin. If new or gently used, consider donating it to charity.In addition, several nonprofit building supply stores accept donations of new and/or gently used appliances. Large, metal appliances are accepted at the White Goods/Metal Recycling Area of the I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex.Small children often play inside used appliances and may get trapped. Important: Remove all doors from large appliances before setting at the curb.If you have county trash and recycling service, call 70, TTY 711 or schedule the collection online. If a private company collects your trash and recyclables, contact them to arrange for a special collection.Do not include: gas tanks, propane or refrigerant tanks. Avoid damaging tubing and releasing refrigerant into the air. Handle refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and air conditioners carefully.Household Hazardous Waste accepted at the I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex. Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste. Some examples of compressed gas containers include aerosol spray cans, cartridges (CO2, NO2, Oxygen, Helium) used in dispensers (e.g., helium, whipped cream, soda), fire extinguishers, helium tanks, inhalers, and small propane tanks like those used on gas grills. HHW staff will ensure that containers meet all applicable requirements for proper disposal. Compressed gas containers are regulated as hazardous waste by the EPA. Do NOT dispose as scrap metal or “white goods”. Do NOT place them in your recycling bin or at the curb for trash pickup. There are problems with lack of disclosure from companies about what's really in them.Return larger compressed gas tanks (more than 20 pounds each) to a local supplier.ĭrop off small compressed gas tanks and cartridges (up to 20 pounds each) at Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).Īll compressed gas containers, whether empty, full, or partially full, must be recycled at the Household Hazardous Waste drop-off sites at I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex.
"It's often a secret mixture of chemicals that manipulate the taste of food.
"Whether they are natural or artificial flavors doesn't matter we consider them the same," she said. How about these mysterious "natural flavors"? Dawn Undurraga, R.D., an expert at the Environmental Working Group told Women's Health that this doesn't necessarily refer to "real" flavors. According to the Just Born website, the company uses only certified colors, which "are highly regulated for purity." if that gives you any peace of mind.
Overall though, food dye has not been proven to be dangerous to most people. Potassium sorbate is an FDA-approved preservative, and it keeps those squishy marshmallows squishy longer. Honestly, Peeps without this preservative probably wouldn't be great.įood dyes, though also approved for use by the FDA, have long been controversial, and studies have shown some links between them and hyperactivity in children, cancer, and allergic reactions.
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