Household Hazardous Waste
Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be household hazardous waste (HHW). Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides, that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them. Improper disposal of HHW can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Many communities in the United States offer a variety of options for conveniently and safely managing HHW. HHW Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal Options The options of reduction, reuse, recycling, and disposal-listed in order of EPA’s preferred waste management hierarchy-are all important tools to safely manage HHW. The following information can help you determine the best ways to reduce, reuse, or dispose of common household products that may contain hazardous ingredients. Each community is different, so check with your local environmental, health, or solid waste agency for more information on HHW management options in your area. Benefits of Proper HHW Management
Reduction at Home Consider reducing your purchase of products that contain hazardous ingredients. Learn about the use of alternative methods or products—without hazardous ingredients—for some common household needs. To avoid the potential risks associated with household hazardous wastes, it is important that people always monitor the use, storage, and disposal of products with potentially hazardous substances in their homes. Below are some tips for individuals to follow in their own homes:
Collection Options Municipalities and Local Governments Facilitating Reuse, Recycling, and Proper Disposal
Disposal Options Certain types of HHW have the potential to cause physical injury to sanitation workers, contaminate septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems if poured down drains or toilets, and present hazards to children and pets if left around the house. Federal law allows disposal of HHW in the trash. However, many communities have collection programs for HHW to reduce the potential harm posed by these chemicals. EPA encourages participation in these HHW collection programs rather than discarding the HHW in the trash. Call your local environmental, health, or solid waste agency for the time and location of your HHW collection program. Also, read product labels for disposal directions to reduce the risk of products exploding, igniting, leaking, mixing with other chemicals, or posing other hazards on the way to a disposal facility. Even empty containers of HHW can pose hazards because of the residual chemicals that might remain.
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I like that you suggest to never remove the label on the hazardous substance container. I can see why this would assist in reducing the number of accidents that could happen. I like to keep all of the potential harmful chemicals inside a sealed and locked container. That way my children won't get into it. They love to explore things inside and outside the house. I want to make sure they stay safe.
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4/11/2017 07:16:23 am
That's a good point you make about how you shouldn't ever store hazardous materials or products in food containers that could be mistaken for actual food. I've heard that it's important, too, to be sure to keep these materials and products far from the reach of little children so as to prevent any accidents there. I'll be sure to remember these great tips and to make sure that I dispose of any hazardous materials properly.
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10/25/2017 01:34:21 am
Hazardous waste disposal is complicated not to mention potentially dangerous. Its best to leave these kinds of work to professionals.
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11/2/2020 05:46:29 am
While removal of junks from your home, it is essential that you must carefully clean all the harmful things from your house. Molds are also a main cause of having problem of infections and other damage to property and health.
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12/21/2020 06:31:52 am
It was mentioned that it is a good idea to call your local environmental agency to figure out the right pay to dispose of hazardous waste material. We recently painted our home and aren't sure what to do will all the leftover paint. I will have to reach out to a hazardous waste company near by and see what they say.
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2/3/2021 11:21:06 am
I can see how a business could really benefit from getting rid of the waste that they produce safely. Making sure that they can be more environmentally friendly could be done with the help of a professional in order to be more effective. I liked what you said about how they should understand the hazardous equipment, and make sure that they can resue, reduce, or recycle.
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2/26/2021 04:28:58 pm
I will keep what you said in mind about monitoring my use of hazardous material in my home to ensure it is not wasted. I don't want to be responsible for a problem at the landfill. Maybe there is a waste disposal service near me that can just handle it for me.
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