Some jobs around the home may require the use of products containing hazardous components. Such products include certain paints, stains and varnishes, cleaners, polishes, automotive products, pesticides and herbicides.

The used or leftover contents of these consumer products are known as "household hazardous waste".  More often than not, you would not want to put these wastes in the trash or down the sink. But what to do? Here are some tips to help you reduce the amount of household hazardous waste you generate and on the proper use, storage and disposal of these products.

 

Find more local recycling resources and facilities at Earth 911.com

For more information, contact the City of Houston Household Hazardous Waste Information Line at 713.551.7355.

 

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