Hazardous Waste
The Household Hazardous Waste Days (HHHWD) for 2024 are scheduled as follows:
- May 18, 2024
- September 14, 2024
Events are held at the Transfer Station from 8 am - 12 pm. If you would like to understand what is allowed and what is not allowed to be brought to these events, please review the HHHWD general information flyer.
Latex Paint has special disposal instructions - and is not considered household hazardous waste. To dispose of Paint follow these directions.
Dangers Associated with Hazardous Waste
There are potential dangers related to HHHW. Look in any storage cabinet in your home. Products that are considered HHHW include: Drain opener, Furniture polish, Hair spray, Oven cleaner, Paint thinner Pool chemicals, Spot remover, etc.
These products are hazardous because they contain chemicals that are:
- Corrosive
- Explosive
- Flammable
- Reactive
- Toxic
Naming Hazardous Waste
When you look at these products you might not immediately recognize hazardous products by their name.
When you see words like:
- Acid
- Caustic
- Fungicide
- Herbicide
- Pesticide
- Solvent
You know they are hazardous. But, sometimes the name may not tell you anything about the product. Read the label, especially the instructions, carefully.
Unfortunately, the absence of these words does not guarantee the product is without hazards. For example, methyl alcohol (found in some glass cleaners) can cause blindness if ingested, but may not require a warning if it makes up less than 4% of a product. Additionally, health effects from long term exposure may not even be considered in the labeling requirements.
Mercury Ban
Mercury Ban - as of January 1, 2008, the disposal of all products containing mercury in the trash is banned.
Items include but are not limited to:
- Button cell batteries
- Electrical switches and relays
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Thermometers
- Thermostats