Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Household Hazardous Wastes We Accept:
aerosol cans
antifreeze
chemicals
cleaners
dioxins
fertilizers
gasoline
glue & adhesives
kerosene
paints
pesticides
poisons
prescription drugs
thinners

HHW Collection Fees
Latex Paint	$2.00 per gallon
Oil Based Paint or Solvents	$3.00 per gallon
Pesticides/ Herbicides	$4.00 per gallon
Aerosol Cans	$2.50 per unit
Flammable Liquids	$10.00 per gallon
Acids/ Bases/ Corrosives	$5.00 per gallon
Oxidizers	$20.00 per gallon
Mercury containing devices	$10.00 per unit
Organic Compounds (i.e. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's))	$20.00 per gallon
Poisons/ Unknowns	$25.00 per gallon
Propane Tanks	$25.00 per unit

Handling Fee	$5.00 per trip
Fees are charged by bulk volume not by container. Materials MUST be in original containers and/or clearly labeled. *Please scroll down for details on fees charged.*

Household Hazardous Wastes Not Accepted:

batteries (accepted at the SRP recycling drop-off centers)
explosives (of any kind)
infectious or biologically active materials
motor oil & oil filters (accepted regularly at SRP recycling drop-off centers)
propane or grill gas tanks (accepted at Ferrel Gas for a small fee)
radioactive materials
shock sensitive materials

This program is available to households only! Businesses with more than 10 gallons of materials should call SRP (668-5703) for responsible disposal suggestions.

Drop off of these materials is by appointment only at the Summit County Waste Facility (landfill), year-round.

Call 668-5703 for an appointment.

A word about the expense of HHW Disposal:
There are no incentives or regulations that require manufacturers to support the safe disposal of the products listed above. Presently, the burden of cost for end-of-life management lies with you, the consumer, and with local communities.

The low fees listed above are made possible by the support of the organizations listed on the main HHW webpage. These organizations believe household hazardous waste in our community should not be thrown down the drain or in the landfill. Collectively, they have contributed over $12,000 in 2004 to this program. The prices therefore do not reflect the true cost of disposal, but a significant subsidy by our local governments and especially our local waste water treatment plants.

All over the world, including neighboring Canada, the concept of "Extended Producer Responsibility" is creating incentives for manufacturers of paint and pesticides to create less toxic products or pay for their end-of-life management. To help make Producer Responsibility a reality in the US, take the time to write your elected officials and the manufacturers of the products you buy and tell them what you think. Contact SRP at 668-5703 for more information.