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Household Waste
Disposal tickets filed under the Household Waste waste class.
Household Waste
TICKET
Household Hazardous Waste: The Best Way to Dispose of It Is Not the Trash
RouteTake to a local household hazardous waste collection facility or event; never place in regular trash or recycling.
HazmatYes, hazardous; can cause poisoning, burns, fires, or environmental contamination if mishandled.
RiskModerate to high risk to handle; requires caution and proper protective equipment.
Household hazardous waste (HHW) includes everyday products that contain corrosive, toxic, flammable, or reactive ingredients.
Household Waste
TICKET
Stop Treating Household Waste Like It's Trash: The Surprising Danger
RouteTake to a local household hazardous waste collection facility or event.
HazmatYes; can be toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive, posing risks to health and environment.
RiskHigh risk to handle; requires caution and protective measures.
Many people casually toss items like old paint cans, dead batteries, or unused cleaners into the regular trash without a second thought.
Household Waste
TICKET
Household Hazardous Waste: Curbside Trash vs. HHW Drop-Off
RouteHHW drop-off at a local household hazardous waste facility or collection event; never curbside trash.
HazmatYes, hazardous. Can be toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive, posing risks to people, pets, and the environment if mishandled.
RiskModerate to high risk to handle; requires caution, protective gear, and proper containment.
Household hazardous waste (HHW) includes everyday products that contain corrosive, toxic, flammable, or reactive ingredients.
Household Waste
TICKET
Your Garage Is a Hazardous Waste Site: Stop Treating It Like a Trash Can
RouteTake to a local household hazardous waste collection facility or event; never pour down drains or put in regular trash.
HazmatYes, hazardous. Can be toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive; may cause injury, poisoning, or environmental contamination.
RiskModerate to high risk to handle; requires caution, protective gear, and proper containment.
Your garage, basement, or utility closet often becomes a graveyard for half-used cans of paint, old pesticides, automotive fluids, and dead batteries.