HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

Proper disposal of hazardous waste is imperative!  Hazardous wastes can be potentially harmful to both the health of humans and animals as well as to the environment. They can be found in the form of solids, liquids, gases or sludge, and they come from items such as cleaning fluids, manufacturing by-products, fertilizers, light bulbs, pool chemicals, paint and thinners, insecticides and other technological items.

Find the closest location at Earth 911

In Central Ohio 
dispose of household hazardous waste at:
645 E. 8th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43201
(The corner of E. 8th and Essex Avenue)
Phone: 614-294-1300
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More information here:
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)

LIST OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS 

Flammables Adhesives:
Oil Based Paint
Polishes
Motor Oil Kerosene
Old Gasoline
Gasoline mixed with oil
Spray Paint 
Lighter Fluid
Propane cylinders & tanks
Oxygen tanks
Turpentine
Thinners

Reactives: 
Cyanides Pool Chemicals 

Corrosives: 
Acids & Caustics
Bleach & Household Cleaners Drain Cleaners
Paint Strippers 

Toxics: 
All Fluorescent Light Bulbs including Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFL's) and Ballasts
Lawn Chemicals & Fertilizers
Fire Extinguishers Rat Poison
Insecticides
Antifreeze
Household, vehicle, computer, and other batteries 

Fats, Oils and Greases: 
Items will be accepted if delivered 
in a tightly sealed container.