Around the country the number of fires at recycling centers and landfills is rising dramatically.

Recycle your batteries and propane tanks at the Waste Commission of Scott County. No charge & no appointment necessary for Scott & Rock Island County residents! Rechargeable Batteries (which power our electronic devices should be dropped off at our Electronics Recovery Center. Please note: The Electronics Recovery Center cannot accept a battery having the capacity of 300 or more Watt-hours (abbreviated Wh). Propane Tanks (which contain a pressurized, flammable gas) should be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Materials Facility.

Recycle your batteries and propane tanks at the Waste Commission of Scott County.

No charge & no appointment necessary for Scott & Rock Island County residents!

Rechargeable Batteries (which power our electronic devices should be dropped off at our Electronics Recovery Center.

Please note: The Electronics Recovery Center cannot accept a battery having the capacity of 300 or more Watt-hours (abbreviated Wh).

Propane Tanks (which contain a pressurized, flammable gas) should be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Materials Facility.

THESE ITEMS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED IN YOUR GARBAGE OR RECYCLING CART!

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