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How to know if it’s

Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste includes any unused product that is poisonous, reactive, corrosive, or flammable. Look for keywords on the label such as Warning! Danger! Poison! Caution!

DO NOT pour hazardous waste down the drain or put it in the trash. Both are illegal and will harm our water, animal life, human health, and the environment in general.

Common Hazardous Waste Items

Here’s a partial list of common household waste we accept at the CSWD Environmental Depot.

* Items marked with an asterisk are also accepted at most CSWD Drop-Off Centers in limited quantities. Search for the item on our A-Z list for specifics about limits and fees.

Automotive Supplies

  • Antifreeze
  • Autobody filler
  • Brake fluid*
  • Gasoline
  • Grease
  • Motor oil*
  • Oil filters*
  • Transmission fluid*
  • Solvents
  • Wax

Health and Beauty Aids

  • Hair dyes
  • Nail polish & remover
  • Colognes & Perfumes
  • Thermometers*
  • Nicotine

Home Improvement Supplies

  • Glues and sealants
  • Paint & thinner
  • Roofing tar
  • Stains
  • Strippers
  • Varnish

Household Cleaners

  • Ammonia
  • Chlorine bleach
  • Drain openers
  • Furniture polish
  • Oven cleaners
  • Rug & upholstery cleaners
  • Tub & tile cleaners

Garden Supplies

  • Many fertilizers
  • Herbicides
  • Insecticides
  • Poisons

Hobby Supplies

  • Chemistry sets
  • Photographic chemicals & unexposed film
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pottery glaze

Mercury Containing Devices*

  • Ballasts & capacitors
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Thermometers
  • Thermostats

Miscellaneous Items

  • Batteries*
  • Flea powder & shampoo
  • Propane cylinders*
  • Road flares

Nicotine, including e-cigarettes

  • UNUSED nicotine patches
  • Lozenges
  • Gum
  • Inhalers
  • Sprays – cartridges or refills

A to Z List

Have a specific item in mind? Use our A-Z list search to learn how to properly dispose of it.

Hazardous Waste Education


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