Hazardous Household Waste

Proper household hazardous waste (HHW) management is an integral part of protecting the land, air, and water systems. Household products that contain hazardous components can have adverse effects on the environment and require special awareness, handling and disposal.

What qualifies as HHW?

poisons motor oils flammable liquids antifreeze corrosives

paint products automobile fluids fluorescent lamps batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HHW can be safely disposed of at:
Bass Road Recycling Center
750 South Bass Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407) 397-7791

 

Contact your local Recycling Manager, Danny Scheaffer at (407) 397-7655 for more info.

The proper storage of HHW is just as important as it's proper disposal. Follow these tips for safe storage:

• check all containers for leaks or rust holes
  
• do not mix different or unknown materials together
  
• label all containers
  
• store materials in a secure place out of the reach of children and away from rain and heat
  
• handle all materials carefully to minimize the risk of exposure
  
• if a leak occurs, clean up spills with an oil-absorbant material, such as cat litter
• buy only the need quantity of products
  


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