Harmful Household Products
Household Chemicals and Highly Corrosive Liquids
Some household and gardening products are toxic and require careful disposal. This can include:
- Cleaning products and disinfectants
- Cosmetic products (nail polish, hair dye)
- Detergents and bleach
- Drain cleaners
- Furniture and floor polish
- Hand sanitizer
- Oven cleaner
- Pest control products and bug spray
"DANGER - Corrosive" and "DANGER - Flammable"
Check bottle or container. For products labeled "DANGER - Corrosive" or "DANGER - Flammable":
- Do not pour down the drain or toilet.
- Dry out any remaining product with kitty litter, newspaper, or other absorbent material, and place in trash.
- Double-bag the empty container and mark it, "Danger–not for recycling," then place in regular trash.
Other Household Chemicals
For other household chemicals not labeled "DANGER - Corrosive" or "DANGER - Flammable":
- Do not pour down the drain or toilet.
- Use up the product and dry out any remaining liquid with kitty litter, newspaper, or other absorbent material.
- Recycle the empty container with your metal, glass, and plastic.
You can also bring household chemicals to an upcoming SAFE Disposal Event.
Paint
Latex, Non-latex, and Spray Paint
Check your local retailer for take-back programs. Visit PaintCare for convenient drop-off and pickup options.
Otherwise, bring to a Special Waste Drop-Off Site or SAFE Disposal Event.
For small amounts of paint: let dry, or use kitty litter, newspaper, or other absorbent material to soak up paint and place in trash.
Empty and dry paint cans: set out with your recycling the night before your regular recycling collection day.
Tubes are not recyclable — place in trash.