The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans have in their homes up to 100 pounds of household hazardous waste.  It's in our basements, garages and under the sinks! 

 

What is Household Hazardous Waste?  Any substance with a label that says caustic, toxic, corresive, poison, flammable, caution or danger should be considered  a hazardous substance.

 

NBSWMD hosts a one-day Household Hazardous Waste Collections most years.    See SPECIAL COLLECTIONS. 

 

WHAT TO BRING TO A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION?

 

Pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, insect sprays, rodent killers, muriatic acid, flea powder, no-pest strips, chemical fertilizers, lighter fluid, swimming pool chemicals, rust proofers, wood preservatives, wood strippers and stains, paint thinners, oil based paint, varnish, aerosol cans, sealants, adhesives, fiberglass resins, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, floor cleaners, toilet cleaners, carpet cleaners, metal polish, moth balls, chemistry kits, antifreeze, old gasoline, kerosene, brake fluid, transmission fluid, engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, radiator flusher, roofing tar and non-latex driveway sealer.

 

WHAT NOT TO BRING?

 

Empty containers, latex paint, household batteries, medical wasts, asbestos, fireworks & explosives, roadflares, construction debris, used motor oil.