Residents -- Prevent Pollution
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any material discarded from homes that may threaten human health or the environment when disposed of improperly. Allowing HHW to get into storm drains can cause harm to the environment, pets and your children. Putting HHW down the storm drains, on the ground, in the trash, or down the sink or toilet can contaminate our water. Do your part! Take your HHW to the household hazardous waste facility nearest you listed below. Remember, never put household hazardous waste in storm drains. We need to work together to keep our water clean.
Did you know?
Every day items that you have in your homes are considered household hazardous waste. Things like:
- Paint and paint thinners
- Bleach and other cleaners
- Computer monitors and TVs
- Car products – batteries, anti-freeze, brake fluid, etc.
- Aerosols –hairspray, deodorant, etc.
- Photo chemicals
- Pool chemicals
- Fertilizers, pesticides, and other toxic gardening chemicals
