"Household Harzardous Items" are any products that have the potential to harm people, animals or the environment. Federal law requires that products with hazardous ingredients be labeled. The label also indicates how hazardous the product is.

In order of worst to least hazardous, the labels are: Poison, Danger, Warning, Caution and Precautionary statements.

Some examples of Household Hazardous Items include:

In the Home	In the Garage	In the Workshop	Outside
Ammonia-based cleaners Bleach-based cleaners Oven cleaners Aerosol sprays Polishes Nail polish & remover Medications & syringes Batteries	Antifreeze Motor oil Oil filters Gasoline Waxes& polishes Auto batteries Engine cleaners Brake fluid	Paint of all kinds Paint thinner Wood preservatives Wood finishes Glues & adhesives Solvents Photo chemicals	Pesticides Fungicides Weed killers Pool chemicals

Download a handy PDF with instructions, locations, and processes to handle a number of special items that need to be disposed of properly. Click here to download

All kinds of batteries
Household batteries can't be disposed in the garbage. Please dispose of household batteries properly at our facilities.

Rechargeable battery recycling
Rechargeable batteries are typically found in cordless phones, power tools and laptops. Types include: Lithium ion, NiCad, nickel metal hydride and small sealed lead-acid batteries.

As a public service, most retailers accept rechargeable batteries free of charge. When visiting retail locations, drop-off locations for batteries are usually near Customer Service areas. Please check with the retailer and see if they accept rechargeable batteries.

Ohio EPA has created a NEW guidance regarding Lead Acid Batteries.

On April 25, 2008, a new Ohio law will become effective that prohibits the disposal of lead acid batteries in solid or hazardous waste landfills. The law is intended to ensure that all spent lead acid batteries are recycled in Ohio. The law also requires wholesalers and retailers of lead acid batteries to take your old battery for recycling when you buy a new one. Batteries that are covered by the law include batteries used in vehicles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, boats, or other forms of motive power. The law exempts batteries used in consumer products like computers, electronic games, telephones, radios and similar electronics.

To obtain a copy of the guidance please follow the link below: http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dhwm/pdf/LeadAcidBatteryGuidance.pdf