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