List of Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste:
For an extensive list, please review the list at Materials accepted.
Adhesives & Resins | Glues, caulk, roofing tar, wax paste, grease, and joint compound |
Aerosol Spray Cans | Any aerosol spray cans of paints, cleaners, lubes, pesticides, butane, and camping fuel (any size) |
Antifreeze | Vehicle antifreeze/coolant |
Automotive Supplies | Polishes, fluids, and gasoline (no automotive parts) |
Batteries | Lead acid “auto battery” or small household batteries (place each battery in a clear plastic bag or tape terminals to protect against short circuits) |
Cleaners | Non-aerosol kitchen and bathroom cleaners (e.g., drain cleaner, ammonia, bleach, soaps, detergents such as acids and caustics) |
Electronic Waste | Computers, laptops, computer accessories, tablets, cell phones, cords, USB hubs, flash drives, devices with screens |
Fertilizers | General garden fertilizers |
Fire Extinguishers | Only fire extinguishers that are the size of a 2L soda bottle or smaller |
Fluorescent Lights | Fluorescent light tubes and small CFL “bulbs” |
Hobby Supplies | Glues and paints |
Home-Generated Sharps Waste | Sharps, such as hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets, auto-injectors such as EpiPens (empty), and other devices that are used to penetrate the skin for the delivery of medications, contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared sharps containers |
Motor Oil | Vehicle motor oil and used oil filters |
Propane | Propane tanks |
Pesticides | Non-aerosol garden pesticides, herbicides, wood preservatives and finishes |
Paints & Stains | Latex, oil-based paints, stains, lacquer, urethanes, and primers (non-spray paints) |
Solvents | Non-aerosol petroleum solvents, paint thinners, mineral spirits, lubricants, turpentine, acetone, alcohol, and gasoline |
*State law restricts the transportation of more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle
List of Unaccepted Hazardous Materials:
To learn more about these products and how to properly dispose of them, click here.
Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection Service Form
Please fill out the form below to request HHW home collection. A representative will contact you within 2 business days to review your inventory and schedule your pick-up.
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