Household hazardous waste (HHW) is the unused or leftover portion of any hazardous chemicals or materials. Any leftover household product that is labeled with DANGER, WARNING, TOXIC, CAUTION, POISON, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE, or REACTIVE is considered a household hazardous waste.
Additional information for Universal Waste, Pharmaceutical Waste and Safe Disposal of Home Sharps is available.
Examples of HHW are listed below:
- Aerosol Cans
- Automotive Fluids
- Batteries (auto, household, & rechargeable)
- Computer, Monitors and Televisions
- Fertilizers
- Fluorescent Lights - including tubes and Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)
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- Household Cleaners
- Mercury Items (inc. thermometers & thermostats)
- Motor Oil & Oil Filters
- Paint & Stains (latex & oil)
- Pesticides
- Pool Chemicals
- Propane
- Solvent
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Did You Know?
Read product labels to learn about product uses and dangers before you purchase a product.
- Choose safer, less toxic alternative products.
- If you must purchase hazardous products, buy only the amount you need for the task and use it all so you can help eliminate HHW.
- Always store all your household chemicals in a protected and secure area away from children, pets, and appliance pilot lights to prevent poisonings and home fires.
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Reduce the amount of hazardous products that you purchase. Reuse the materials that you have on hand. Recycle your waste and dispose properly at collection sites.
Safe and Legal Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
- Protects you and your family's health
- Keeps our water clean and reduces stormwater pollution
- Preserves our environment
For additional disposal information:
Related Links
Household Hazardous Waste Hotline
1-877-R-1-EARTH
Wastefreesd.org
(877) 713-2784
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