Do you have Hazardous Waste in your home?
Tips to Identify
Hazardous Household Chemicals
Most household chemicals are hazardous because they are toxic, corrosive or flammable.
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TOXIC |
CORROSIVE |
FLAMMABLE |
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These are poisonous. Can be harmful or fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Toxic wastes include: |
Acidic or alkaline products that can burn or corrode other materials. |
Can easily catch fire. |
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Antifreeze |
Drain cleaner |
Gasoline |
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Wood preservatives |
Oven cleaner |
Aerosol containers |
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Paint strippers |
Toilet bowl cleaners |
Roofing tars |
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Pesticides and herbicides |
Concrete cleaners |
Degreasing solvents |
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Motor oil |
Swimming pool acids |
Cleaning solvents |
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Spot removers |
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Paint Thinners |
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Latex paint containing mercury |
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READ THE LABEL!
Products with these labels should ONLY be dropped off at a hazardous waste collection facility.
CAUTION
Indicates a mild hazard.
WARNING
Indicates a moderate hazard.
DANGER
Indicates an extreme hazard.
NEVER dispose of household hazardous chemicals down the drain, toilet, in your trash, or in the street! These chemicals can enter
our ground water and streams putting aquatic life and human health at risk.
How to Use the Household Hazardous Waste Program
Hazardous chemicals that can no longer be used should be taken to the HHW Center at the Convenience Site. You will need to make an appointment to drop-off materials by completing the registration form (click here) and sending it to the City Shop Complex.
If you have any questions please call Katherine at 582-2273.
Acceptable materials include:
KITCHEN
Aerosol cans (empty)
Aluminum cleaner with acid
Ammonia-based cleaner
Drain opener with lye
Floor care products with solvent
Furniture polish
Metal polish
Oven cleaner (lye base)
BATHROOM
Chlorine bleach
Deodorizer/air freshener
Disinfectant
Medicine
Mercury
Nail polish remover
Shoe dye
Toilet, tub and tile cleaner
GARAGE
Auto batteries
Automatic transmission fluid
Brake fluid
Carburetor cleaner
Chrome polish
Diesel fuel
Engine degreaser
Fuel oil
Gasoline
Motor oil
Paint – Auto
WORKSHOP
Fiberglass & Epoxy resins
Glue with solvent
Gun cleaner
Paint – oil based
Paint – latex with mercury or lead
Paint stripper with solvent
Paint thinner/turpentine
Photographic chemicals (unmixed)
Varnish
Wood preservatives
GARDENING
Fertilizers
Fungicide
Insecticides/pesticides
Moss killer
Slug and snail poison
Weed killer/herbicides
MISCELLANEOUS
Ammunition
Artists' paints and mediums
Flea powder
Fluorescent light/ballast
Batteries
Kerosene/lamp oil
Lighter fluid
Moth balls/moth flakes
Pool/spa chemicals
Rug cleaner with solvent
Smoke detector (ionization type)
Spot remover with solvent