Personal Care Waste
How to properly dispose of personal care and hygiene waste items
| Material | May Be Reused or Recycled | May Be Poured Down the Drain | May Be Placed in Trash for Landfill | Take to HHWCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | X | |||
| Hair Permanent | X1 | |||
| Head Lice Shampoo | X1 | |||
| Over the Counter Medicine (liquid and non-liquid) | X | |||
| Prescription Medicine (liquid and non-liquid) | X | |||
| Antibiotics | X3 | |||
| Nail Polish | X2 | |||
| Nail Polish Remover | X2 | X | ||
| Perfume/Shaving Lotion | X1 | |||
| Rubbing Alcohol | X1 | |||
| Shoe Polish | X | |||
| Hearing Aid Batteries | X |
Notes
- Pour small amounts down the drain with plenty of water; rinse containers thoroughly before discarding.
- Solidify with absorbent material before discarding.
- Keep in original container; can add cooking oil or water to solid drugs before recapping. Double bag, then put in the trash.