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    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Board Members
      • Minutes of Meetings
      • Request for Proposals
    • Recycling Center
      • Items Accepted & Fees
      • News & What's Going On
      • Special Events
    • Hazardous Materials
      • Items Accepted & Fees
      • Business Waste
      • News & What's Going On
      • Special Events
    • Landfill
      • Items Accepted & Fees
      • News & What's Going On
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Board Members
    • Minutes of Meetings
    • Request for Proposals
  • Recycling Center
    • Items Accepted & Fees
    • News & What's Going On
    • Special Events
  • Hazardous Materials
    • Items Accepted & Fees
    • Business Waste
    • News & What's Going On
    • Special Events
  • Landfill
    • Items Accepted & Fees
    • News & What's Going On

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Hours:

PUBLIC: Tuesday - Friday 8 am - 2 pm 

*Businesses by Appointment

What is a hazardous material?

How do you know if you have a Household Hazardous Material (HHM)? Read the label. Look for the words “poison,” “danger,” “warning,” or “caution.” Any product that is reactive, corrosive, poisonous, or flammable is categorized as an HM. That would include products such as paints, cleaners, oils, insecticides, and solvents.

Items Accepted

  1. Household Cleaners
  2. Paints & Stains *Latex or Oil Based*
  3. Oil & Antifreeze
  4. Yard Chemicals & Sprays
  5. Bug Chemicals & Sprays
  6. Poisons
  7. Pool/Hot Tub Chemicals
  8. Gasoline & Kerosene
  9. Paint Thinners & Removers
  10. Batteries
  11. Light Bulbs
  12. Mercury & Mercury Switches/Thermostats
  13. SHARPS *needles & syringes*


AND MUCH MORE...

Non-Accepted Items

  1. Joint Compounds/Dry Cement Mix
  2. Asbestos
  3. Radioactive Material *Smoke Detectors*
  4. Explosives; ammunition, fireworks
  5. Medications
  6. Appliances

 

Radioactive materials, such as smoke detectors need to be sent back to the original manufacturer.

Ammunitions, contact your local police or sheriffs department for disposal.

Explosives, such as fireworks need to be soaked in water, placed in a plastic bag, and put in the trash.

Medications, leave in prescription bottles. Contact your local Police/Sheriff Departments for take-back programs.

**Some pharmacies have a take-back program, please check with your local pharmacy.

Fees Related to Items:

$1 per full gallon of LATEX paint

$6 per Fire Extinguisher

$2 loose sharps

Batteries
Swap Shop
OPEN 8am-2pm Tuesday through Fridays

SWAP SHOP

We offer partially used items (such as paint, stains, and more) through our SWAP SHOP to households and businesses. 


These items are FREE! Inventory will change daily. 


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9/18/25

 Please note: Our offices will be closed Thursday, September 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an all-staff meeting. 

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