Hazardous waste turn-in day June 17 Published June 3, 2010 By Susan Griggs 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- A free household hazardous waste and personal electronics turn-in day is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17 at the recycling center, Building 4004 on Chappie James Avenue just north of base supply. Participation from military housing and dormitory residents, base employees and retirees is encouraged. Hazardous waste includes anything flammable, corrosive, toxic, poisonous or reactive and should be disposed of properly. Look for words like "Caution," "Warning" or "Danger" on container labels. Common household hazardous waste include paints, solvents, lawn care chemicals, household cleaning materials, maintenance products, pool chemicals, hobby supplies, automotive products, batteries, thermometers, lead solder and fluorescent lights. Personal electronics include personal computers, laptops, PDAs, cell phones, radios, telephones and televisions. Remove all personal data and batteries prior to disposal. Unacceptable items include radioactive waste, needles, syringes, medical waste, ammunition, explosive materials and white goods such as stoves and refrigerators, waste generated by any business or base work areas or containers larger than five gallons. For more information, call 377-3004.