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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
To protect refuse workers and prevent
landfill contamination, hazardous items such as oil based paint, harsh
chemicals and gasoline should be kept out of the regular trash.
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The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
(SWACO) now operates a permanent site for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
collection just south of the State Fairgrounds. |
PERMANENT HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE LOCATION
1249 Essex Avenue, 43201.
(The corner of E. 8th and Essex Avenue).
HHW HOURS (closed on holidays)
Winter: November-March
Wednesdays 2pm-6pm
Thursdays 9am-4pm
Summer: April-October
Wednesdays 2pm-7pm
Thursdays 9am-5pm
(614) 871-5100
In addition, the Division of Refuse Collection, in conjunction with the Solid
Waste Authority of Central Ohio and other local communities, sp onsors
Mobile Collections in various parts of the community throughout the year.
Click
here for central Ohio Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Information.
Household Hazardous Waste
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES ARE HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS THAT CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR ARE HARMFUL IF NOT USED, STORED, OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
These chemicals pose a threat to people
(particularly children, refuse workers and firemen) pets and our environment.
Soil and water pollution can result from improper disposal of HHW.
Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Wastes:
acids
adhesives
alkalines
aerosols
ammunition
anti-freeze
bleach
car batteries
cleaners
cyanides
disinfectants
gas cylinders
gasoline
gun powder
herbicides
insect killers
iodine
kerosene
lighter fluids
mercury
paint
paint thinner
pesticides
polishes
pool chemicals
rat poison
solvents
strong chemicals
strong fertilizers
turpentine
used motor oil
weed killers. |
There are many things in your home that can be dangerous if they are
not disposed of properly. The average household in Franklin County
creates 15 pounds of hazardous waste every year. Hazardous materials
cannot be put with regular trash because they can harm trash collectors
and create environmental problems.
DO:
- Read the label. Some products have directions for proper use,
storage and disposal on the label.
- Consider safer products. Baking soda makes a good scouring
powder. Cedar shavings and aromatic herbs can replace mothballs.
- Choose the least hazardous product and buy only what you need.
- Try to use up the product. If you have some left, give it to a
friend or neighbor to be used up.
- Store them carefully because many products are dangerous for
children and pets. Keep products in their original containers.
- Take used motor oil and car batteries to local recycling
centers.
- Save them for free Hazardous Waste Disposal Days.
DON''T:
- Don't flush them down the toilet, tub, sink or sewer. This may
contaminate our water supply.
- Don't dump them on the ground.
- Don't throw them away with regular trash.
- Don't burn them.
- Don't store them where children or pets can reach them.
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Recipes for Safe Alternative Cleaners
- Furniture Cleaner and Polish
- 3 cups olive oil
- 1 cup vinegar
- Mix together until well blended. Use several drops of polish on
a soft dry cloth and apply to furniture. Rub well to remove any excess
polish. DO NOT apply to marble surfaces.
- Glass Cleaner
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 quart water
- Mix vinegar with water. Increasing the vinegar will deepen the
cleaning action. Put into labeled spray bottle.
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- 4 tablespoons baking soda (when scrubbing/abrasive is
needed)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 quart warm water
- Dissolve baking soda in warm water. Apply with a sponge. Rinse
with clean water. Flour or salt can also be used with water to form
progressively more abrasive cleansers.
Useful Phone Numbers
| Ohio Environmental Protection Agency: |
1-800-686-2230 |
| Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Hazardous Waste Info |
644-2917 |
| Questions about Household Hazardous Waste? |
871-5100 |
| OSU Extension - Franklin County has "recipes" for safe alternatives: |
866-6900 |
| For additional information, call the Columbus 311 Service Center: |
645-3111 |
 
Call SWACO at
(614) 871-5100
visit the SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY’S website at
www.swaco.org
for more information.
Division of Refuse Collection Site Map
Updated:
January 11, 2010
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