June 20, 2024, Press Release from the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District: The average American home is full of potentially hazardous waste.
When certain household chemicals are not used up properly, they become household hazardous waste. Many homeowners don’t realize that these products may contain the same chemicals as strictly regulated industrial wastes and pose the same threat to the environment and our health.
Pesticides, paint thinner, oven cleaner, and floor polish are all examples of some of the common household chemicals that are considered hazardous because they are toxic, explosive, flammable, or corrosive.
Remember, even if these hazardous products are thrown into a regular trash can, they can still leak out of landfills, where they can contaminate the land, rivers, and streams. So, it is very important to dispose of them safely and properly.
The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District, located at 815 Shawnee Road, Unit D in Lima, accepts several different hazardous household waste items. This includes, but is not limited to, gasoline, antifreeze, waste oil, fertilizer, paint, and lead-acid batteries. To drop these items off, please schedule an appointment by calling 419-228-8278. You will be charged $1 per pound of hazardous waste.
For more information on managing your hazardous household waste, go to the Allen SWCD website www.allenswcd.com or contact Lydia Archambo at 419-222-0846 or lydia@allenswcd.com.
