Some jobs around the home may require the use of products containing hazardous components that are flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. Some of these products are identified by such words as "warning," "danger," "toxic," "corrosive," "irritant," "flammable," or "caution" on their labels.
When HHW is disposed of in our trash cans, it can contaminate landfills and, subsequently, our groundwater. When dumped onto the ground or poured into the storm sewer, HHW can contaminate surface water. In either case, water contamination results in higher water treatment costs and has a detrimental effect on the ecosystem.
You can make a difference by bringing these items to the HHW Facility so they can be properly disposed of for a cleaner and safer environment. Click here for tips on safely transporting your HHW items to our facility.
Please place empty containers (except aerosol cans) in your regular trash or recycling bin.
| ITEMS WE ACCEPT:
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| Items accepted include, but are not limited to:
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| Household cleaners
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Batteries (small to car battery size)
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| Yard products (fertilizers, pesticides,
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Tires (max limit 4 per household each month)
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| insecticides, etc.)
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Items containing mercury
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| Automobile products (Gas, motor oil,
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CFL and fluorescent tubes
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| antifreeze, etc.)
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Aerosols (except for Freon and mace)
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| Pool chemicals
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Fire extinguishers
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| Paint and paint-related products
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Small and BBQ-sized propane cylinders
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| Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG)
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For additional information, Click Here
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| ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
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| The Facility does NOT accept the following items:
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| Electronics (computers, TVs, etc.):
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Medical, biological, or radioactive waste
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| Traditional recyclables (paper, cans,
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Explosives (including ammunition and
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| plastic, glass, etc.)
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firecrackers)
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| Smoke detectors
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Compressed gas cylinders (including
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| Business waste
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Freon, helium, and oxygen cylinders)
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| Household appliances
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Heavy trash (including furniture, woody debris, construction debris) or household trash.
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You can go to www.Earth911.com to find a location where you can properly dispose of the items we do not accept.
if you have any questions regarding acceptable or non-acceptable items or need additional information about our facility, please call 346.286.4299.