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Household Hazardous Waste
When toxic materials like mercury, lead, and pesticides end up in the landfill they leach into the ground, our water supply and possibly into your drinking water.
Hazardous Waste includes items like paints, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers, oil, herbicides and more.
To protect our water and local environment, it’s very important that these items are properly disposed of. Do not pour hazardous items down the drain or into the toilet, and remember if you don’t want to drink it.. don’t dump it!
What is Hazardous Waste?
Simply defined, a hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Hazardous waste is generated from many sources, ranging from industrial manufacturing process wastes to batteries and may come in many forms, including liquids, solids gases, and sludges.
EPA developed a regulatory definition and process that identifies specific substances known to be hazardous and provides objective criteria for including other materials in the regulated hazardous waste universe.
Recycling hazardous waste has a variety of benefits including reducing the consumption of raw materials and the volume of waste materials that must be treated and disposed. However, improper disposal or storage can cause fires, and contamination of soil groundwater and drinking water.
What Should I do with my Hazardous Waste?
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is handled specific to the county you live in. You can not dispose of HHW outside your county and will likely get turned away. You might have to show proof of residency to drop off items.
Many items are accepted free of charge but this varies by county.
If you live in a county other than one of these, please contact your local county health or solid waste department for guidance. Again, you need to dispose of Hazardous Waste within your home county.
Can I bring hazardous items to Recycle Utah?
Recycle Utah Household Hazardous Waste List
We can only accept small amounts of these specific materials from residents, not from businesses.
We are not a HazMat facility.
Yes, Please
(BRING TO RECYCLE UTAH)
- Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) and fluorescent light tubes, 6 foot or shorter. Fluorescent light bulbs with a green tip can be thrown away and are not recyclable. Bring silver tips to Recycle Utah.
- Thermometers, thermostats, smoke detectors, and mercury switches
- Batteries including alkaline, rechargeable (nickel cadmium, nickel, lithium ion or lead), computer, e-bike, and car batteries
- Cell phones, iPods, chargers, Christmas lights and cables
- Electronic Waste (fees apply)
No, Thanks
(YOU WILL HAVE BRING ELSEWHERE)
- NO Paints, solvents
- NO finishes, thinners, strippers, and stains
- NO Automotive products including antifreeze, used oil, brake and transmission fluid, gasoline, diesel and fuel additives,
- NO solvents, or degreasers
- NO Household cleaners with high bleach or abrasive content, polishes, drain openers, and oven cleaners
- NO herbicides, and insect repellents
- NO Pool and spa chemicals
- NO Film developing chemicals and acids
- NO Refrigerators, any size
- NO Mattresses
- Recycle Utah does not accept mattresses, box springs or foam pads. Many landfills accept mattresses and box springs for a fee to be recycled. We also recommend Spring Back Mattress Recycling – you can drop off your mattress at their facility or can arrange a pickup.
