Household Hazardous Waste Resources
Resources To Help Keep Your Household Toxic-Free
Every home gathers waste that could harm the environment and our health if not disposed of properly. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes items like batteries, cleaning supplies, pesticides, paint, and others that need special handling and cannot go into your regular pickup containers. As a responsible community, it is crucial to ensure these items are managed safely for our environment and public health.
Household Hazardous Waste encompasses a broad range of products used in and around the home that can be hazardous to the environment and human health if not disposed of properly due to their chemical nature. HHW typically includes:
- Automotive fluids
- Car batteries
- Household batteries
- Cleaning supplies
- Pesticides, fertilizers
- Paints, solvents
- Medications, sharps
- Fluorescent bulbs, mercury-containing items
Responsible Disposal Helps to Prevent Truck + Facility Fires.
Improper handling of these items, such as placing these items in your collection containers, can lead to serious environmental and health risks. Risks include truck and facility fires, water and soil contamination, and harm to wildlife.
Utilizing the correct disposal methods is essential for addressing the risks associated with HHW. Each service area has multiple resources for recycling household batteries and sharps. However, explosive or flammable items must be taken to your local HHW resource, whether a facility or an event within your jurisdiction.
For residents of Rio Vista and Unincorporated Solano County, please visit your service page for more information.