What is Household Hazardous Waste?
What is household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any waste from your home that you consider to be dangerous or of which you are unsure. It includes any leftover household product that is marked flammable, corrosive, explosive or poison. Common examples are pesticides, varnishes, paints, cleaners, and batteries.
Below is a detailed list of HHW items and what is accepted at the Hartland Recycling Depot.
Automotive Products
- Air conditioning refrigerants
- Antifreeze
- Autobody filler
- Automobile batteries – lead acid
- Brake fluid
- Carburetor cleaner
- Car wax with solvent
- Chrome polish
- Engine degreaser
- Fuel additives
- Gasoline (in ULC approved container)
- Oil filters
- Starter fluids
- Transmission fluid
- Used motor oil and containers
- Windshield washer fluid
Batteries
- General household batteries
- Lead acid batteries (see automotive products)
- Small Ni-Cad batteries (re-chargeable)
Empty Tanks & Containers
- Butane tanks
- Gas tanks
- Helium tanks
- Kerosene containers
- Pesticide containers
- Propane tanks
Gardening and Pest Control
- All fungicides
- All herbicides
- All insecticides
- Chemical fertilizers
- Flea / tick pet products
- Rat poison
- Slug bait
- Wood preservative
Glues & Cements
- Liquid glues only (dispose of hardened glue as regular garbage)
Hobby Supplies
- Chemistry sets
- Kerosene
- Photographic chemicals
Household Products
- Abrasive cleaners
- Aerosol products
- All-purpose cleaners
- Ammonia
- Bleach
- Disinfectants
- Drain cleaner
- Floor wax strippers
- Furniture polish and waxes
- Linseed oil
- Metal cleaners
- Oven cleaners
- Rust remover
- Shoe polish (liquid)
- Spot and stain remover
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Upholstery and rug cleaners
- Lighter fluid
- Muriatic acid
- Tub and tile cleaners
- Window cleaners
Mercury-containing Products
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
- Fluorescent tubes
- Metal halide lamps
- Thermometers
- Thermostats
- Ultraviolet lamps
- Pure mercury
Miscellaneous
- Barbeque starters
- Blackberries
- Cell phones
- Smoke detectors
- Swimming pool and spa/hot tub chemicals
Paints & Solvents
- Acetone
- Empty containers
- Latex paint
- Lead based paint
- Marine paint
- Oil-based paint
- Paint thinner and strippers
- Spray paint
- Varnish or lacquer
- Other solvents
Personal Care Products
- Antibacterial soap
- Foot powder
- Hair dye
- Hairspray
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Jewelry cleaner
- Nail polish and remover
- Perm lotion or solution
- Rubbing alcohol
Ammunition & Flares
Ammunition and flares are not accepted at Hartland landfill or in the recycling area. Please call your local police department for information.
Pharmaceuticals
Please return unused medication at no charge to your local pharmacy.
