Hazardous Materials

Accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events	Not Accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events
Antifreeze	Business waste (by appointment only, see event info above)
Batteries	Ammunitions, Explosives, and Fireworks
Cleaners / degreasers	Biological waste
Fertilizers	Fluoric acid
Fire extinguishers	Medication, Drugs
Fluorescent tubes/bulbs	Radiators
Herbicides	Radioactive materials
Motor Oil / Car Fluids	Rusty ether containers
Paints/stains	Sharps
Pesticides / insecticides	Smoke alarms – may be disposed of in household garbage if you are unable to return them to the manufacturer
Photographic chemicals
Space heaters (oil-filled)
Thinners/solvents
Other hazardous products labeled: flammable, toxic, poison, danger, warning or caution

How to Reduce Hazardous Materials At Home

Purpose	Safer Alternative
Drain Cleaner	Use a plunger or plumber’s snake.
Glass Cleaner	Mix one tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice in one quart of water. Spray on and use newspaper to dry.
Furniture Polish	Mix one teaspoon of lemon juice in one pint of mineral or vegetable oil and wipe furniture.
Rug Deodorizer	Liberally sprinkle carpets with baking soda. Wait at least 15 minutes and vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Silver Polish	Boil two to three inches of water in a shallow pan with one teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of baking soda and a sheet of aluminum foil. Totally submerge silver and boil for two to three more minutes. Wipe away tarnish and repeat if necessary.
Mothballs	Use cedar chips, lavender flowers, rosemary, mints or white peppercorns.

1. Use safer product alternatives, common options listed above
2. Before purchasing and using, read product labels and follow instructions
3. Limit purchasing to only what you need and will use entirely
4. Give usable and unwanted products to others who will use them
5. Take unwanted products to a quarterly household hazardous waste event (dates above).
6. Learn more about household hazardous waste and how to reduce it – DEQ and Metro Hazardless Home Handbook