Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

What is HHW?



Household hazardous waste is a waste that is generated by you, as a resident and household, while performing household activities and maintenance in and around your home (e.g., cleaning, home improvement, car maintenance). Household hazardous waste DOES NOT include waste that is generated while operating a business at a residence.

These products are, in fact, hazardous, and if they are handled or disposed of incorrectly, they can pose a threat to the health of humans, animals, and the environment.

  • Household Batteries

    Alkaline, Button Cell, Carbon Zinc, Lithium, Ni-Cad

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  • Automotive Batteries


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  • Bulbs

    Fluorescent, Halogen, LED, CFL

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  • Paint Products

    Oil and Latex Paints, Stains, Thinners and Varnishes

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  • Household Cleaners

    Cleansers, Deodorizers, Degreasers, Disinfectants, Polishes, and more.

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  • Drain Openers

    Kitchen and Bathroom Drain Opener/Grease & Clog Removers

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  • Motor Oil

    Automotive Fluids, Oil Filters, and more.

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  • Pesticides

    Bug, Insect, and Rodent Killers

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  • Pool Chemicals

    Chlorine or bromine, Chlorine stabiliser, Calcium chloride, Clarifier, pH increaser & reducer, Total Alkalinity increaser & reducer, Shock dose

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  • Herbicides

    Lawn and Landscape Chemicals

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  • Compressed Gas Cylinders


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  • Medical Waste

    Expired Medication, Medical Electronics, Sharps, and more.

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  • Mercury Containing Items

    CFL Bulbs, Float Switches, Relay Switches, Thermometers, Thermostats, 

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How To Identify HHW


HHW is typically labeled with hazard words like Danger, Poison, Toxic, Corrosive/Acid, Reactive/Explosive, Ignitable/Flammable, Environmental Hazard, Caution/Warning.

How To Dispose of HHW


HHW should be kept out of your curbside trash and recycling containers and disposed of at a Household Hazardous Waste facility. Select your area below to find your nearest facility.


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