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.
Central Contra Costa County Sanitation District: http://centralsan.org/
Delta Diablo Sanitary District: www.ddsd.org
West County Integrated Waste Management Authority: www.recyclemore.org
DID YOU KNOW?
Every day items that you have in your homes is 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