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What is Hazardous Waste?

Anything that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, poisonous, reactive, or explosive is hazardous and should not be put in your trash. Look for words like "Caution," "Warning" or "Danger" on the label.

Common hazardous waste items around the house include paints and solvents, lawn care chemicals, household cleaning products and automotive products. Products such as batteries, thermometers and fluorescent lights are also hazardous.

Solvents Latex paint, oil-based paint, furniture strippers, paint thinners, etc.

Lawn Care Chemicals

Fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.

Cleaning Products

Bleach or products containing bleach, ammonia or ammonia-based products, all-purpose cleaners, furniture polish, spot removers, scouring powder, oven cleaner, bathroom cleaners, bug spray, etc.

Automotive Products

Products Motor oil, oil filters, gasoline, anti-freeze, lubricants, car batteries, brake fluid, transmission fluid, car wax, metal polish, etc.

We Cannot Accept
  • Radioactive waste
  • Medical waste
  • Explosive materials
  • Computers or other appliances
  • Any waste generated by a business
  • Tires


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