Vape pen and e-cig disposal
Vape pen and e-cigarette batteries and nicotine-containing juice can be dangerous if not handled and disposed of properly.
Household battery recycling and disposal
Be safe, recycle your batteries the right way—don’t put them in your recycling bin!
Managing unwanted medications
Help keep our waters clean. Don't let medications go down the drain.
Creating a clean, and green, home
Chemicals are part of our lives. However, there are reasons to be cautious about our exposure to some chemicals.
Disposing of needles and syringes
It is important to manage and dispose of needles, lancets, and syringes (sharps) safely to prevent injury and disease transmission from needle-sticks.
Mercury
Mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin, a poisonous substance that damages or destroys nerve tissue. Learn how to minimize risks from mercury in your home.
Dispose of hazardous waste safely
Find out what products are considered hazardous and where you will find them in your home. Most hazardous products can be dropped off at your local household hazardous waste facility.
Find your household hazardous waste collection site
A searchable database of regional, local, and mobile facilities that collect household hazardous waste.
Hazards in your home
Products that are not properly used, stored, and disposed of can present a hazard to our health and our environment.
Changing your oil: An earth-friendly guide for do-it-yourselfers
Recycle motor oil and handle it properly so it does not contaminate our land or water.