Home Care & Maintenance Waste
How to properly dispose of cleaners and other common home care products
| Material | May Be Reused or Recycled | May Be Poured Down the Drain | May Be Placed in Trash for Landfill | Take to HHWCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basin, Tub, Tile, Window Cleaners | X1 | |||
| Bleach | X1,2 | |||
| Toilet Bowl Disinfectants | X1 | |||
| Dry Cleaning Fluid, Spot Remover | X | |||
| Glue (solvent-based) | X3 | X | ||
| Glue (water-based) | X3 | |||
| Mothballs | X | |||
| Upholstery Cleaner (detergent-based) | X1 | |||
| Upholstery Cleaner (solvent-based) | X | |||
| Copper, Silver Polish | X3,4 | |||
| Floor, Furniture Polish | X | |||
| Rust Remover | X | X | ||
| Light Bulbs, Tubes | X | |||
| Flea Collars | X | |||
| Fertilizer | X | |||
| Fungicides, Insecticides, Rat Poison | X | |||
| Roach Killer | X | |||
| Weed Killer | X | |||
| Empty Containers | X |
Notes
- Pour small amounts down the drain with plenty of water; rinse containers thoroughly before discarding.
- Do not dispose of in septic tank.
- Solidify with absorbent material before placing in the trash.
- Evaporate contents before discarding.