Disposal options
Most modern, reusable freezer packs do not contain hazardous materials and can be disposed of in your household trash.
The following may contain hazardous material, and should be brought to the CSWD Environmental Depot by appointment only.
- Single-use instant cold packs
Some single-use packs, which are crushed to “activate,” can contain ammonium nitrate, which is hazardous before it is activated. Activated packs can be disposed of in your household trash. Non-activated packs should be brought to the CSWD Environmental Depot by appointment only.
- Old metal cold packs
Some older cold packs, often made of metal, may also contain hazardous material.