Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Program

Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District is conducting its annual Household Hazardous Waste Program now through October 16, 2010 for all Hamilton County residents. Hazardous material such as paint, batteries, pesticides, driveways sealers can be dropped off at Clean Harbors Environmental on Spring Grove Avenue. Be sure to bring proof of Hamilton County, Ohio residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill.

When:
April 10—October 16, 2010
Tuesdays: 2 p.m.—6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Closed the following Saturdays: May 29, July 3 and September 4

Where: Clean Harbors, 4879 Spring Grove Avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio 45232

More information: call 946-7700.

Acceptable Items:
• Pesticides/Fertilizers
• Solvents/Thinners
• Lawn/Pool Chemicals
• Cleaners
• Household/Auto Batteries
• Fire Extinguishers
• Propane Tanks
• Oil-Based Paint
• Mercury
• Fluorescent Bulbs
• Driveway Sealer
• Gasoline/Motor Oil
• Antifreeze
• Thermostats

Unacceptable Items:
• Latex Paint**
• Radioactive Materials
• Medical Waste
• Explosives/Ammunition
• Smoke Detectors
• Tires
• Yardwaste
• Garbage
• Roofing Materials
• Appliances
• Computers/Electronics
• Heating Oil or Fuel Tanks
• Unmarked Cylinders
• Fireworks/Gun Powder
• Prescription Drugs


**Latex paint is not accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff Site, since it can be thrown away with regular trash once it is in its solid form. To get latex paint in a solid form that is acceptable for trash collection, you must dry it out. Simply leave the lid off of the paint, and mix the paint with sand, saw dust or kitty litter to speed up the drying process. Once the latex paint is dry and ready for disposal, leave the lid off when you dispose of the can. That way, your waste hauler can see that the paint is dry.