REDUCE YOUR USE
Household Hazardous Waste
Products, (such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides) that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them. Disposal options include reduction, recycling and lastly disposal. Proper disposal prevents pollution that could endanger human and environmental health.
Reduce
· Buy products with natural ingredients or better yet make your own non-toxic cleaning solutions.
· Only buy what you will use in a reasonable amount of time.
· Store product according to manufactures directions so it doesn’t get ruined.
Recycle / Disposal
Chemicals, cleaners, oils and other hazardous waste should never be poured down drains (including storm drains), toilets or on the ground. Federal law allows residents to dispose of hazardous waste in the trash. However, participation in free hazardous waste collection events is strongly encouraged. This allows for hazardous materials to be recycled when possible and disposed of safely when recycling isn’t an option.
DKMM Solid Waste District offers two to four special collection events each year where hazardous waste is accepted. Please review the event flyer below or call 419-946-6400 for more information.
**** HHW / PAINT DAY- AUG 15 ***
Household Hazardous Waste and Paint event will be August 15, 2020 at the Morrow County Fairgrounds.
The May 16th and August 22nd Electronic and Paper Shredding events have been canceled.
Please be sure to check the DKMM.org website closer to each date for any changes to the event schedule.
2020 Special Collection Event Flyer
Alternatives to HHW
All-Purpose Cleaner
- 1/2 tsp. washing soda
- A dab of liquid soap
- 2 cups hot tap water
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake until the washing soda has dissolved.
Apply and wipe off with a sponge.
