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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS

Disposal or Alternatives This guide is for small quantities of material from residents only. Larger dispose of chemicals properly. Check www.Earth911.org for a variety of quantities should be returned to the vendor or retailer where the recycling and disposal options. If a resident has a septic tank and not City product was purchased. Business or commercial operations should sewer, flushing may not be an option since it could harm a septic system.

Hazardous Recommended Disposal Method Area of Type of chemicals Why they can HHW = City of Phoenix Household Less Toxic House Product that could be be dangerous Hazardous Waste Events Alternatives an ingredient phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/bopa.html

General Aerosol sprays , butane Flammable, Use up as intended. Empty containers can be placed in Pump-type sprays, brush or propanol irritant trash or if full taken to next HHW event. roll-on applicators, potpourri

Bathroom Aftershaves, Flammable Use up as intended. Empty containers can be placed in Use less perfumes, etc trash or if full taken to the next HHW event.

General Air fresheners , perfume Flammable, respiratory Use up as intended. Empty containers can be placed in Non-aerosol, matches, oils, ether, , irritation trash or if full taken to the next HHW event. baking soda, potpourri, propane citrus pomander

Kitchen Ammonia, Irritant, toxic, Use up as intended. Small amounts can be poured down drain Undiluted white vinegar based cleaners corrosive Known to (see container label instructions for /caustic dilution) or in spray bottle, baking cause asthma. taken to HHW event. soda & , salt & water for surfaces

Garage glycol, lead Toxic (especially to Use up as intended. Bring used antifreeze to a Use recycled antifreeze copper, cadmium, zinc small animals) facility which recycles it. For volumes up to 5 gallons, antifreeze can be taken to the next HHW event.

Garage Auto engine-related Hydrocarbons, mineral Flammable, toxic Use up as intended. For volumes less than 5 gallons, the Synthetic reformulated products (brake/ spirits, products can be taken to the next HHW event. petroleum oil is transmission/power currently available. steering fluids, etc

Kitchen Batteries - Alkaline Manganese dioxide, Do not burn or crush. Can be placed into trash container. Solar-power, (AAA, AA, A, C, zinc, potassium wind-up watches, D, 9 Volt) hydroxide rechargeable batteries

Garage Battery - Lead Acid Sulfuric acid, lead Corrosive, toxic Recycle. Check Yellow Pages for Battery Recyclers or take to Unknown Battery next HHW event up to 5 batteries per carload.

General Batteries - Heavy metals such as Toxic Recycle by dropping off the batteries at local stores such Best alternative Rechargeable: cadmium, mercury, lead, as Staples, Home Depot, Radio Shack, Sears, etc. To find Nickel Cadmium nickel cadmium, lithium location near you go to www.call2recycle.org/. Take to next (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal HHW event. Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb).

Bathroom Bleach or Sodium Irritant, corrosive, Use up contents before disposal. Small amounts Baking soda, borax, Kitchen abrasive cleaners hypochlorite, toxic can be poured down drain (see container label vinegar, toilet: coat bowl phosphoric acid instructions for acid/caustic dilution) or take to the w/lemon juice & borax next HHW event. paste, let set & scrub, tub & tile; rub area with 1/2 lemon dipped in borax Hazardous Recommended Disposal Method Area of Type of chemicals Why they can HHW = City of Phoenix Household Less Toxic House Product that could be be dangerous Hazardous Waste Events Alternatives an ingredient phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/bopa.html

Kitchen Bug sprays Malathion, Diazinon Toxic Use up contents as intended. Take unused to next Insecticidal-soap, , HHW event. ants: cream of tartar/chili pepper in path, clean counter tops w/vinegar & water, diatomaceous earth

Garage Car wax with Flammable Use up as intended. Minimum quantities Use water based car wax. solvent can be placed in trash.

General Cell phones with Heavy metals such as Toxic Sell your old cell phone on line. Take to next Household HHW Don’t replace as often. rechargeable cadmium, mercury, lead event. Donate to: Students Recycling Used Technology azstrut. batteries org/ or recycle by dropping off the batteries at local stores where you purchased the phone or other locations listed at call2recycle.org/ or epa.gov/epawaste/

General Cleaners - Solvent Volatile Organic Flammable Use as intended. Take to next HHW event. Use citrus based products, Carbons (VOCs) white vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, borax

General Chlorine Sodium hypochlorite Lung & skin irritant. Use as intended or in a swimming pool. Small amounts can peroxide, vinegar, (bleach) Lethal if ingested. be poured down drain (see container label instructions for borax, lemon juice, tea tree acid/caustic dilution) or take to next HHW event. oil, or eucalyptus oil

Office Computers, laptop, Lead, mercury, Toxic Check with Earth911.com, electronic store from which you Purchase EPEAT monitors, printers, cadmium, plastics purchased the item, and yellow pages under computer and equipment. epeat.net/ or fax machines during production and electronic recycling and salvaging. Other recycling options incineration carcinogenic are available by bringing the E-waste to the City of dioxins and furans Phoenix Transfer Stations or take to the next HHW event. are produced.

Office Copy machines Generate . Irritant Check yellow pages for recycler or take to the next HHW Purchase green copiers in the - Household Selenium, cadmium, event. future. Standards are being carbon black developed.

Garage Diesel Petroleum Flammable, poison Use up as intended. Take to next HHW event. Biodiesel, use Hybrid and fuel CNG vehicles

Bathroom Disinfectants Ammonia, cresol, Toxic, corrosive, poison Use up as intended. Small amounts can be poured down drain. 1/2 C. borax, 1/2 C vinegar detergents, lye, See container label instructions for acid/caustic dilution or take w/1 gallon water phenol, pine oil to next HHW event for incineration.

Kitchen Drain cleaners or Sodium hypochlorite, Corrosive, toxic Use up as intended. Small amounts can be poured down drain. 1/2 C. baking soda followed openers sodium/potassium See container label instructions for acid/caustic dilution or take by 1/2 C vinegar; wait hydroxide, lye, to next HHW event. 15 minutes, add boiling sulfuric acid water. Use a plunger or plumber’s snake.

Garage Fertilizer , phosphorus, Storm water pollution Use up as intended. Give to a neighbor. Diposal - Compost material or manure and potassium, Place in trash. nitrate or lime Hazardous Recommended Disposal Method Area of Type of chemicals Why they can HHW = City of Phoenix Household Less Toxic House Product that could be be dangerous Hazardous Waste Events Alternatives an ingredient phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/bopa.html

General Flea repellent Carbonates, Toxic or corrosive Use up as intended. For disposal small quantities can be Put brewer’s yeast or garlic organophosphate, placed in garbage or taken to next HHW event for incineration. in your pet’s food; sprinkle pyrethrins fennel, rue, rosemary, or eucalyptus seeds or leaves around animal sleeping areas.

Kitchen Floor cleaner Pine oil, petroleum Irritant Use up as intended. For disposal, refer to label instructions or 1 part lemon juice to 2 parts distillates, naphthas take to next HHW event. olive/vegetable oil or 1 cup vinegar & 2 gallons water

Kitchen Furniture polish Ammonia, naphtha, Flammable, poison, Use up as intended. Take to next HHW event for incineration. Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon nitrobenzene, petroleum inhalation concerns juice in 1 pint of mineral distillates, phenol or vegetable oil, and wipe furniture. For water stains: toothpaste or damp cloth

General Furniture Strippers Petroleum distillates Poison, flammable, Use up as intended. Take to next HHW event. Sandpaper, heat gun inhalation concerns

Garage Gasoline, Kerosene Petroleum hydrocarbons Flammable, toxic Use up clean gasoline as intended. Contaminated gasoline Ethanol. Use CNG etc. such as can be taken to the next HHW event up to 5 gallon for fuel or Hybrid vehicles. blending or energy recovery.

Workshop Glue - Solvent based , Toxic, poison, suspected Use up as intended. Small quantities can be added to trash. Water-based glue phenol, ethanol, vinyl carcinogen Large quantities can be taken to next HHW event. chloride, ,

Workshop Glue - Water based Synthetic materials, Not dangerous Use up as intended or dry out and place in trash. Minimum Best option to use amounts can be poured down drain with lots of water.

Bathroom Hair color Cadmium chloride, Irritant, toxic Use up as intended. Use true henna (plant) cobalt chloride, cupric derived product. chloride, lead acetate, silver nitrate

Bathroom Hair relaxers Irritant, skin burns, Use up as intended. Small amounts can be poured down drain. Use or purchase also known as lye, scarring. See container label instructions for acid/caustic dilution. less material. calcium hydroxide

Office Ink or Toner Dyes, pigments, iron Irritant Return to vendor or recycler. Print less and/or purchase Cartridges oxides, styrene recycled ink cartridges.

General Light Bulbs Mercury, lead Toxic Check with Earth911.com or home improvement store for a Best option compared to - Compact location nearest your house for free recycling opportunities. incandescent bulb Fluorescent Bulbs Used bulbs can also be placed in a sealed plastic bag and placed into the trash. Bulbs can also be taken to the next HHW event. Hazardous Recommended Disposal Method Area of Type of chemicals Why they can HHW = City of Phoenix Household Less Toxic House Product that could be be dangerous Hazardous Waste Events Alternatives an ingredient phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/bopa.html

General Light Bulbs - Mercury, lead Toxic Recycle them by taking them to the next HHW event for Best option Fluorescent recycling. Used bulbs can also be placed into trash. 4 foot bulbs See www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastetypes/universal/ lamps/basic.htm

Bathroom Medicine Numerous Outdated or unused Follow EPA’s recommendation. “Take unused, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs out (expired or excess) of their original containers and throw the containers in the trash. Mixing prescription drugs with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter, and putting them in impermeable, non-descript containers, such as empty cans or sealable bags, will further ensure the drugs are not diverted.” See these government sponsored websites: whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/pdf/prescrip_disposal.pdf, www.fda.gov/downloads/ Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/UnderstandingOver-the- CounterMedicines/ucm107163.pdf, or www.smarxtdisposal.net.

Kitchen Metal polish Kerosene, Flammable Use up as intended. Small quantities can be placed in trash. Toothpaste with solvent ammonia, alcohol

Bathroom Nail polish Toluene, xylene Irritating, toxic Use up as intended. Small quantities can be placed in trash. Use water based nail polish.

Bathroom Nail polish remover Acetone, ethyl acetate Irritating, toxic, Use up as intended. Small quantities can be placed in trash. Purchase less toxic flammable nail polish remover.

Garage Oil - Filter Petroleum Stormwater pollutant Drain for 24 hours before disposing filter into trash. No alternatives distillates/oil Oil can be recycled.

Garage Oil - New Motor Petroleum Stormwater pollutant Use up as intended. Give to someone who can use it. Liquid Synthetic reformulated hydrocarbons, (up to 5 gallons limit) can be taken to next HHW event. petroleum oil is heavy metals currently available.

Garage Oil - Used Motor Hydrocarbons, Flammable, toxic For recycling options either take the used oil to the Synthetic reformulated petroleum distillates, Storm water pollutant next HHW event (up to 5 gallons) or for larger volumes, petroleum oil is currently heavy metals check with your local service station, Yellow Pages or available. ADEQ website for used recyclers.www.azdeq. gov/environ/waste/solid/6d.html

Kitchen Oil - Vegetable Oil Water pollutant Reuse contents before disposal. Take to next HHW event. Use or purchase less material.

Kitchen Oven cleaner Potassium/sodium Corrosive, toxic Use up as intended. Small quantities can be added to trash. Clean spills as soon as (lye ) hydroxide, Cleaner can be taken to next HHW event. the oven cools using steel ammonia, lye wool and baking soda; for tough stains, add salt (do not use this method in self-cleaning or continuous-cleaning ovens).

Workshop Paint - Auto Volatile Organic Flammable Use up as intended. Dried paint can be added to trash. Liquid Use or purchase Compounds (VOCs) (up to 20 gallons limit for all paint) can be taken to next HHW less material. event. Hazardous Recommended Disposal Method Area of Type of chemicals Why they can HHW = City of Phoenix Household Less Toxic House Product that could be be dangerous Hazardous Waste Events Alternatives an ingredient phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/bopa.html

Workshop Paint - Latex or , glycol, ethers, Gycol, phenyl Use up as intended. Do not pour any paint down the drain Latex without glycol water based esters, pigments compounds since it increases wastewater treatment. Do not place on curb or phenyl compounds, for Bulk Trash Collection or in the Blue Recycle Container. acetate, pigments, or resins, Dried latex paint can be added to trash. Liquid (up to 20 limestone-based (whitewash) gallons limit for all paint) can be taken to next HHW event. paint, casein-based paint

Workshop Paint - Oil or Ethylene, Flammable, toxic Use up as intended. Do not pour any paint down the drain Use water based enamel based aliphathydrcarbons, since it increases wastewater treatment costs. Do not place on latex paint or low petroleum distillates, curb for Bulk Trash Collection or in the Blue Recycle Container. VOC rated paint heavy metals Solid oil based paint can be added to trash. Liquid (up to 20 gallons limit for all paint) can be taken to next HHW event.

Workshop Paint - Primer Petroleum distillates Flammable Use up as intended. Liquid (up to 20 gallons limit for all paint) Use or purchase can be taken to next HHW event. less material.

General Paint and varnish Acetone, methylethyl Flammable, toxic, Use up as intended. Never pour down the drain since these Sandpaper, heat gun removers ketone, toluene, possible carcinogen materials are FLAMMABLE. Take to next HHW event. xylenes, cresol, chloride, petroleum distillates

Workshop Paint brush VOCs Flammable Use up as intended. Liquid (up to 5 gallons limit for all Use water-based paints cleaner w/solvent ) can be taken to next HHW event.

Workshop Paint brush cleaner Paint residue Use up as intended. Refer to container label instructions for Best cleaning option w/TSP (Trisodium proper disposal. Can be taken to next HHW (up to 5 gallons Phosphate) limit for all solvents).

Workshop Paint related products n-butyl alcohol, Flammable Use up as intended. Liquid (up to 5 gallons limit for all Use water in turpentine, linseed, isobutyl ketone, solvents) can be taken to next HHW event. water-based paints oil, varnish, etc.) petroleum distillates

Workshop Paint stripper Sodium hydroxide, Flammable Use up as intended. Liquid (up to 5 gallons limit for all Use or purchase ethanol solvents) can be taken to next HHW event. less material.

Workshop Paint stripper Lye Corrosive Use up as intended. Liquid (up to 5 gallons limit for all Use or purchase (lye base) solvents) can be taken to next HHW event. less material.

Garage Pesticides/ Numerous, various Toxic Use up as intended. Can be taken to the next HW event for Use a less toxic approach. Herbicides/ poisons, diazinon, incineration. No more than 5 gallons liquid or 5 lbs solid. Implement Integrated Pest Fungicides methyl bromide, Management (IPM) Program. paraformaldehyde, Plant spray - Wipe leaves with atrizine, malathion mild soap and water; rinse.

Office Photographic Silver, , Corrosive, toxic, irritant Use them up. Check with photographic materials supplier Convert to computer printer chemicals ferrocyanide, to see if they can use your unwanted supplies. If you have to print photos. hydroquinone, over color photography chemicals and solutions contact the 20,000 products manufacturer for disposal instructions. Disposal option currently on market - Can be taken to next HHW event.

Garage Poisons, Rat Poisons Various, warfarin, Toxic, carcinogen Use up as intended. Take to next HHW event for incineration. Reduce use. strychnine, bromethalin Hazardous Recommended Disposal Method Area of Type of chemicals Why they can HHW = City of Phoenix Household Less Toxic House Product that could be be dangerous Hazardous Waste Events Alternatives an ingredient phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/bopa.html

General Polishes - Floor Ethylene glycol, Flammable, toxic Use up as intended. Take to next HHW event. 1 part lemon juice and furniture petroleum distillates, w/2 parts olive, vegetable, nitrobenzene or mineral oil.

Pool Pool Chemicals Muriatic acid, sodium Corrosive, toxic Use them up or give them away to someone who will. Salt water pools hypochlorite, algaecide Do not place on curb for bulk trash collection, in the blue recycle container or in the green trash collection bin if any liquid remains in the container. Take to next HHW event.

Outside Propane Tanks Propane Explosive, flammable Use up the gas as intended or donate it to someone who will. For barbeque containers, (Barbeque size or Take container to next the HHW event. For barbeque size, an continue to refill the camp stove. No alternative disposal could include contacting Amerigas. container. Do not refill camp , helium, or stove size containers. )

General Radioactive material, Radioactive material Radiation poisoning Call Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (602) 255-4845. smoke detectors Residential smoke detectors can be placed in trash

General Rat and mouse killer Lead arsenate, Toxic Use up contents as intended. Take unused to next Remove food and water coumarins (warfarin), HHW event. sources, clear nests, cover strychnine holes and drains rats may enter, use mechanical traps.

Garage Roach and Organophos- Toxic Use up contents before disposal. Take to next HHW event. Roaches: traps, boric acid ant killer phates, carbamates Ants: chili pepper/cream of tartar in ants’ path. Implement Integrated Pest Management Program.

General Rug and upholstery Naphthalene, Irritant toxic, corrosive Use up contents before disposal. Disposal - Check Dry corn starch or baking cleaners , manufacturer’s recommendation. Small quantities can be soda sprinkled on rug then placed in trash. vacuumed up. Deodorize dry carpets by sprinkling liberally with baking soda. Wait at least 15 minutes and vacuum. Repeat if necessary.

Kitchen Silver Polish Caustics, surfactants, Corrosive Use up contents before disposal. Take to next HHW event.Boil 2 to 3 inches of water in a diatomite, quartz, clay shallow pan with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a sheet of aluminum foil. Totally submerge silver and boil for 2 to 3 more minutes. Wipe away tarnish. Repeat if necessary. (Do not use this method on antique silver knives. The blade will separate from the handle.) Another alternative is to use nonabrasive toothpaste.

General Syringes/ Needle Biohazard Reusing can Disposable hypodermic syringes and needles are used in many homes to administer medications spread disease such as allergy shots and insulin. Improper disposal of the needles can injure waste handlers. Dispose of the hypodermic needles by placing them in a rigid, puncture resistant, leak-proof container. When the container is full, seal it with duct tape and place the container in the solid waste container. See government sponsored websites: www.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/solid/ download/sharps.pdf, www.epa.gov/osw/nonhaz/industrial/medical/med-home.pdf

General , Mercury Toxic Take to the next HHW event. Purchase mercury free or mercury low-mercury thermometers. Hazardous Recommended Disposal Method Area of Type of chemicals Why they can HHW = City of Phoenix Household Less Toxic House Product that could be be dangerous Hazardous Waste Events Alternatives an ingredient phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/bopa.html

General , Mercury Toxic Take to electrical supply company or next HHW event for Install electric thermostats. mercury recycling.

Garage Tires Rubber, pigments, Tires stored improperly When replacing tires, leave tires with dealer. Do not place on Drive less and make sure tire chemicals can collect water that curb for bulk trash collection, in the blue recycle container or pressure is correct. mosquitoes may use for in the green trash container. For other tires, take to the next breeding. HHW event or Transfer Station (limit 5 per person) or contact Maricopa County Landfill (602) 506-7060.

Bathroom Toilet bowl cleaners Muriatic or oxalic acid, Irritant, toxic corrosive Use up contents before disposal. Small amounts can be poured Use a toilet brush and baking paradichlorobenzene, down the drain (see container label instructions for acid/caustic soda or vinegar. This will sodium bisulfate, dilution) or take to the next HHW event. clean but not disinfect. 5-Dimethyldantoin, Also a mild detergent or hydrochloric acid, hot vinegar and borax phenol acid could be used.

Workshop Varnishes and stains VOC Flammable Use up contents before disposal. Take to next HHW event. Latex or water-based paints or low VOC paint

Kitchen Window cleaner Ammonia, isopropanol Irritant Use up contents before disposal. Small amounts Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar can be poured down the drain (see container or lemon juice in 1 quart label instructions for acid/caustic dilution) or of water. Spray on and use take to the next HHW event. newspaper to wipe dry.

Garage Wiper fluid , ethylene Poison, flammable Use up contents before disposal. Pour small quantities down Vinegar & water glycol, isopropanol drain with plenty of water.

Workshop Wood Pentachlorophenol, Toxic, irritant, possible Use up as intended. Take to next HHW event for incineration. Water-based wood creosote, copper carcinogenic naphthenate, zinc, arsenic

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