What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Typical hazardous products include pesticides, automotive products, home improvement products (varnish, stain, paint thinner, paint stripper, adhesives), and cleaning products (drain cleaner, pool chemicals, ammonia, bleach). The average home contains 60 to 100 pounds of hazardous chemicals.

District Sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Program
The free drop-off program will not accept latex paint. To be placed on our mailing list, contact us.

Latex Paint Disposal
 

Why should I properly store and dispose of hazardous products?

Household hazardous products pose a threat when improperly stored or disposed.

• Household poisonings are the second leading cause of death related to injury in Hamilton County (tied with firearms).
• Throwing away hazardous waste in your garbage can injure your waste collector when hazardous waste reacts with other materials in the garbage truck.
• Dumping hazardous waste down the drain interferes with the wastewater treatment process.