Hazardous Waste

Many common household products are considered hazardous waste which means they require special care and disposal. Knowing how to properly dispose of these products will protect you, your family and the environment. These include fertilizers, pesticides, cleaners, paints, and pool chemicals.

DOs

Be aware of free community household hazardous waste collection events.

Follow use and storage instructions on the label.

Separate household garbage from recycling.

Check the label before you pour something down the drain.

Find local hazardous waste drop-off sites or collection companies for household hazardous wastes such as paints and fertilizers.

Before you dispose of paint, let it dry. To speed up the drying process, you can add sawdust or kitty litter to the paint.

Take old electronics and batteries to approved disposal facilities.

DON’Ts

Mix products or household chemical wastes.

Store chemicals in containers other than their own.

Flush cleaning products such as ammonia, chlorine bleach, metal cleaners, oven cleaners, paint thinner, paint, or fertilizers down the drain.

Pour excess fertilizers on lawns or pavement.

Dispose of propane tanks, electronics such as TVs or computers, or fluorescent light bulbs in a trash bin.

To learn more, read the brochure here. (insert brochure)

Links to local waste management: 

Delaware County: https://www.delawarecountysolidwaste.com/

Miami: https://www.miamiokla.net/183/Solid-Waste

Craig County Recycling: https://cardsrecycling.com/service-area/craig-county-oklahoma/