Household Hazardous Waste
In Douglas County, Oregon

What is it? Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste" or "HHW." Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides, that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.

Improper disposal of HHW can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Many communities in the United States offer a variety of options for conveniently and safely managing HHW. For more information on which wastes at home are hazardous refer to the list below of common household products with potentially hazardous ingredients.

Where do I take Paint?

EVEN NEWER!!! Paint is now recyclable at two locations:

• Harrison's Hardware in Winston
• Sherwin Williams in Roseburg

Accepted: Household Paint, Varnish and Stain
Must be in original container, sealed, and liquid

NO thinners, aresols, adhesives, or other liquid waste

For more information visit:
www.PaintCare.org

Compact Flourescent Lights?

NEW!!! Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs (CFL) can now be taken to Home Depot for free recycling. Simply take your intact bulbs to the return desk!

Since the citizens of Douglas County to not pay for dump fees, there is no subsidy for the disposal of other HHW. They must be taken to Eugene to the HHW Disposal Center operated by Lane County Public Works.

For more information you may visit http://www.lanecounty.org/PW_WMD_Special/hhwcc.htm
OR 541.682.4120

Occasionally as State funds are made available, there may be HHW Collection Events held within the County as seen here.

List of Common Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Products

The following list shows common household items containing potentially hazardous ingredients that might be found in your garage, basement, or other storage space in your home.

Cleaning Products Oven cleaners Drain cleaners Wood and metal cleaners and polishes Toilet cleaners Tub, tile, shower cleaners Bleach (laundry) Pool chemicals Lawn and Garden Products Herbicides Insecticides Fungicides/wood preservatives

Automotive Products Motor oil Fuel additives Carburetor and fuel injection cleaners Air conditioning refrigerants Starter fluids Automotive batteries Transmission and brake fluid Antifreeze Other Flammable Products Propane tanks and other compressed gas cylinders Kerosene Home heating oil Diesel fuel Gas/oil mix Lighter fluid

Indoor Pesticides Ant sprays and baits Cockroach sprays and baits Flea repellents and shampoos Bug sprays Houseplant insecticides Moth repellents Mouse and rat poisons and baits Workshop/Painting Supplies Adhesives and glues Furniture strippers Oil or enamel based paint Stains and finishes Paint thinners and turpentine Paint strippers and removers Photographic chemicals Fixatives and other solvents Miscellaneous Household Batteries (Take to Monitors and More) Mercury thermostats or thermometers Fluorescent light bulbs (Take your compact fluorescents to Home Depot) Driveway sealer Asbestos and Petroleum Contaminated Soil (PCS):   BY PERMIT ONLY.  Call 440-4485 to arrange for a permit for disposal