Beyond the Curb – Safe Disposal
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Many common products that we use in our homes and daily lives may contain hazardous ingredients and require special care when disposed. It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains, or onto the ground. Chemicals in illegally or improperly disposed hazardous waste can be released into the environment and contaminate our air, water, and possibly the food we eat. Special regulations have been placed upon the disposal techniques of these Household Hazardous Wastes.
What is household hazardous waste? Why is it important to keep
HHW out of landfills?
[Read more...] including how to
transport and label HHW and where the HHW disposals sites are.
Also see the Residential section for more specifics about HHW.
more items needing safe disposal
Recycle used motor oil and filters –
for FREE in
Monterey County
Electronic Waste (EWaste) Recycling
How to Recycle Used Batteries