Ask the Waste Wizard to find out where and how to properly dispose of an item.

 

Items that are corrosive, flammable, explosive or poisonous are considered Household Hazardous Waste and WILL NOT be collected with your garbage or Blue Bin recycling.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) must not be put in garbage or Blue Bin recycling, or poured down the drain, toilet or sewer.

universal corrosive symbol of skeletal hand
Corrosive
Universal flammable symbol of flames inside octagon
Flammable
Universal explosive symbol
Explosive
universal poisonous symbol of skull and crossbones
Poisonous

 

Improper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste has negative effects on our environment and can be harmful to humans and animals.

Know what items in your home are considered Household Hazardous Waste and take proper care when disposing of them.

 

Collage of household hazardous waste items listed below.

Car and Garage Products

  • Antifreeze
  • Car batteries
  • Brake fluid
  • Body filler
  • Car wax with solvent
  • Motor oil (new and used)
  • Fuel (gasoline, diesel, kerosene)
  • Oil filters (new and used)
  • Windshield washer fluid

Personal Care Products

  • Alcohol-based lotions (aftershave, perfume, etc.)
  • Medication and vitamins
  • Nail polish and remover
  • Syringes and medical sharps must be put in a puncture-resistant sealed container
  • Non-empty aerosol cans

Household Cleaning Products

  • Ammonia-based cleaners
  • Abrasive powders
  • Bleach
  • Drain cleaners
  • Floor and furniture polish
  • Metal and oven cleaner
  • Disinfectants
  • Glass and mirror cleaner
  • Rug and upholstery cleaner
  • Silver polish

Pesticides and Garden Products

  • Poisons (ant, rat, bug, etc.)
  • Fertilizers
  • Fungicides
  • Insecticides
  • Weed killers (herbicides)

Paints, Solvents, Glue

  • Spray paint
  • Latex, oil and water-based paint
  • Paint strippers
  • Primers
  • Rust removers
  • Stains
  • Thinners
  • Turpentine
  • Wood preservatives
  • Glue

Please note: empty metal paint cans (with lids removed) can go in recycling.

Other

  • Air freshener
  • Batteries (all types)
  • Compact florescent lamps (CFLs)
  • Cooking oil
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Propane/helium tanks
  • Swimming pool chemicals
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Lighter fluid

Those who live in apartment, co-op buildings or condominiums are encouraged to speak to their Property Manager about proper disposal.