What is Household Hazardous Waste?

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans generate 1.6 million tons of Household Hazardous Waste per year and the average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds of HHW in the basement, garage and storage closets. Yet, what exactly is classified as Household Hazardous Waste? Below is a quick overview of many of the common household products that are considered HHW and need to be disposed of with special care by homeowners:

• Air Fresheners
• Batteries
• Ammonia
• Furniture Polish
• Floor Wax
• Drain Opener
• Mildew Remover
• Toilet Cleaner
• Oven Cleaner
• Rug & Upholstery Spot Remover
• Antifreeze
• Car Batteries
• Window Washer Fluid
• Latex Paint
• Shellac
• Spray Paint
• Turpentine
• Varnish
• Kerosene
• Lighter Fluid
• Flea Collars
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Weed Killer