Columbus hhw

Refuse Collection. Household Hazardous Waste Information To protect refuse workers and prevent landfill contamination, hazardous items such as oil based paint, harsh chemicals and gasoline should be kept out of the regular trash.

HHW drop-off location hours are: Wednesdays Noon to 6 p. Thursdays 9 a. Fridays Noon to 6 p. Closed on Holidays For more information, call or visit www. What is Household Hazardous Waste? Some products have directions for proper use, storage and disposal on the label. Consider safer products. Baking soda makes a good scouring powder. Cedar shavings and aromatic herbs can replace mothballs.

Household hazardous waste HHW is leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides. Improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. In an effort to remove HHW from the municipal solid waste stream and keep it out of the Burlington County landfill, the County commenced operation of a permanent collection facility in This facility is open year round and serves:.

Burlington County residents are not required to make appointments, but must provide proof of residency. Materials will be accepted free of charge. Small businesses and out-of-County residents must make an appointment by calling Reduce the amount of HHW you produce: 1. Before you purchase a product, read the label and make sure it will do what you want and don't buy more than you need. Once you buy something, you are also responsible for disposing of it properly.

Read and follow directions about how to properly use the product and dispose of the container.