Household Hazardous Wastes

December 13, 2019

What is household hazardous waste?  Unwanted leftover products accumulated in a home that are ignitable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. Examples include oil based paints, lighter fluid, fertilizers, adhesives, and cleaning products.

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