We are a rich nation and with that comes the fact that we are also wasteful. We throw away a lot of things, but some of those things are considered dangerous and should not be thrown into the garbage. We found 23 items that are forbidden to be thrown in the trash in Arkansas.

Some Items in Arkansas Need to be Disposed of Differently and Safely

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There are a lot of items that you would never think twice about throwing away but be aware that some items you throw away in Arkansas can be dangerous not only to us but they could seep into the soil or even get into our water systems and that would be really, really bad. Or they could start a fire and we don't want that to happen! You need to know the safe and proper way to dispose of these items or you could face a hefty fine,

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If you recycle, you probably have a list of what items go into certain bins, but you might still have questions about certain items. If you don't recycle then you might have a lot of questions.

What if I Don't Know if an Item Can be Thrown into the Trash in Arkansas?

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Even after looking at the list below of items you should never throw into the trash you still might have some questions. You should call the city, waste management or your local recycling center for more information.

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