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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Each year, the Monroe County Solid Waste Program sponsors collection days to assist you in disposing of old or excess chemicals and materials from your house and or garden. This program is limited to individual households only. No materials from business or industrial sources will be accepted. All items must be brought in the original container.
For the date, time, and location of the next collection please check the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collections homepage.
Most of our homes are filled with products that are classified as "hazardous". A product is considered to be hazardous if it contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients. These materials require special care during usage, storage, and disposal. Below are some common household items that may contain hazardous ingredients.
- Bleach (laundry)
- Drain cleaners
- Oven cleaners
- Pool chemicals
- Toilet cleaners
- Tub, tile, shower cleaners
- Wood and metal cleaners and polishes
- Air conditioning refrigerants
- Antifreeze
- Automotive batteries
- Carburetor and fuel injection cleaners
- Fuel additives
- Motor Oil
- Starter fluids
- Transmission and brake fluid
- Fungicides/wood preservatives
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Diesel fuel
- Gas/oil mix
- Home heating oil
- Kerosene
- Lighter fluid
- Propane tanks and other compressed gas cylinders
- Ant sprays and baits
- Bug sprays
- Cockroach sprays and baits
- Flea repellent and shampoos
- Houseplant insecticides
- Moth repellents
- Mouse and rat poisons and baits
- Adhesives and glues
- Fixatives and other solvents
- Furniture strippers
- Oil or enamel based paint
- Paint strippers and removers
- Paint thinners and turpentine
- Photographic chemicals
- Stains and finishes
- Batteries
- Driveway sealer
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Mercury thermostats, thermometers or other devices containing mercury