Household hazardous waste
Definition
Leftover household products that are corrosive, toxic, flammable or reactive — paint, solvents, pesticides, fuel, pool chemicals. Never container material.
What else to know about household hazardous waste
Most counties run collection days. Dried latex paint is the one common exception that becomes acceptable once it is genuinely solid.
Related terms
- Universal waste — A federal category at 40 CFR Part 273 covering batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, lamps and aerosol cans, handled outside normal trash.
Sources
- Primary source Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) — US Environmental Protection Agency · last reviewed 2026-08-17