Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
- Saturday, May 18
- 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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What Is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
HHW is any chemical product that has any one or a combination of these properties:
- Toxic: herbicide, pesticide, fungicide
- Reactive: pool chlorine, drain cleaner, hydrogen peroxide
- Ignitable: gasoline, lighter fluid, paint thinner, stains
- Corrosive: muriatic acid, laundry bleach, oven cleaner
Why Is HHW Prohibited in Garbage?
Chemicals react with other non-hazardous trash, creating toxic fumes or fires in your garbage cart or in the City garbage truck. Fumes and fires create a real danger to you, the City's Solid Waste staff, and landfill employees. Over the long term, chemicals placed carelessly in the trash eventually seep down through the landfill's protective clay barrier and into the ground or ground water.
What Should I Do with HHW?
Some wastes have various disposal options throughout the year. Get information about how to properly dispose of many wastes:
Most liquid or granulated chemicals do not have consistent or convenient disposal options. These chemicals should be saved in your garage or shed on a shelf high away from children and pets until an HHW collection event is announced. Never mix chemicals or consolidate chemicals into smaller containers. Keep chemicals in their original container.