Household Hazardous Waste

Items many of us have in our homes, such as automotive fluids, cleaners, pesticides and hobby supplies, are household hazardous waste.  While perfectly safe if used correctly, these materials should not be poured down your drain or onto the ground.

If the words DANGER, POISON, WARNING, or CAUTION are on the label, do not throw it away, bring it to us.

To reduce your use of hazardous materials:

Buy only what you need. Don't buy a gallon jug of paint thinner when you only need a pint.  The gallon will not save you money if you don't use it.

Use the least toxic material for the job. Materials labelled WARNING or CAUTION are less hazardous than those labelled DANGER or POISON.

Share. Pass left over materials on to friends and neighbors who will use them rather than store them.

To reduce the hazard:

Always store materials in their original containers. Once a material is separated from its ingredients and usage directions, it becomes far more hazardous simply because it is unknown.

Keep materials out of reach of children.  This is important not only when storing the material but when using it.  Never leave children unattended around a hazardous material.

Store away from heat and possible sources of sparks.  Store materials away from pilot lights, switches and motors.

For more information on Household Hazardous Waste, visit:

Non-Toxic Cleaning

Non-Toxic Lawn Care  

Hazardous Waste for Small Businesses

HHW Schedule and List of Acceptable Materials 

Fluroescent Bulbs and Other Mercury Containing Devices