Recycling 101
Household
Hazardous Items - Schedule - Locations
"Household Harzardous Items" are any products that
have the potential to harm people, animals or the environment.
Federal law requires that products with hazardous ingredients
be labeled. The label also indicates how hazardous the product
is.
In order of worst to least hazardous, the labels are: Poison,
Danger, Warning, Caution and Precautionary statements.
Some examples of Household Hazardous Items include:
| In
the Home |
In
the Garage |
In
the Workshop |
Outside |
Ammonia-based cleaners
Bleach-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Aerosol sprays
Polishes
Nail polish & remover
Medications & syringes
Batteries
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Antifreeze
Motor oil
Oil filters
Gasoline
Waxes& polishes
Auto batteries
Engine cleaners
Brake fluid |
Paint of all kinds
Paint thinner
Wood preservatives
Wood finishes
Glues & adhesives
Solvents
Photo chemicals
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Pesticides
Fungicides
Weed killers
Pool chemicals
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Download a handy PDF with instructions, locations, and processes to handle a number of
special items that need to be disposed of properly.
Click here to download
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All kinds of batteries
Household batteries can't be disposed in the garbage. Please
dispose of household batteries properly at our facilities.
Rechargeable battery recycling
Rechargeable batteries are typically found in cordless phones,
power tools and laptops. Types include: Lithium ion, NiCad,
nickel metal hydride and small sealed lead-acid batteries.
As a public service, most retailers accept rechargeable batteries
free of charge. When visiting retail locations, drop-off locations
for batteries are usually near Customer Service areas. Please
check with the retailer and see if they accept rechargeable
batteries.
Ohio EPA has created a NEW guidance regarding Lead Acid Batteries.
On April 25, 2008, a new Ohio law will become effective that prohibits the disposal of lead acid batteries in solid or hazardous waste landfills. The law is intended to ensure that all spent lead acid batteries are recycled in Ohio. The law also requires wholesalers and retailers of lead acid batteries to take your old battery for recycling when you buy a new one. Batteries that are covered by the law include batteries used in vehicles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, boats, or other forms of motive power. The law exempts batteries used in consumer products like computers, electronic games, telephones, radios and similar electronics.
To obtain a copy of the guidance please follow the link below:
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dhwm/pdf/LeadAcidBatteryGuidance.pdf
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