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Household Hazardous Materials
Residents from Muscatine and Louisa County can dispose of their household hazardous waste at the Transfer Station for no cost. This program is to provide safe disposal of household hazardous waste for residents. Residents can bring in their household hazardous waste during our regular business hours.
Businesses who are interested in disposal of hazardous waste need to contact the Solid Waste Manager for more details of where and how to dispose of hazardous materials.
What is Household Hazardous Material?
Household hazardous materials can be defined as household products that contain one or more of the following characteristics:
Combustible
Capable of being easily set of fire |
Corrosive
Capable of burning or destroying living tissues and materials by means of a chemical reaction. |
Reactive
Capable of exploding if exposed to heat or extreme pressure. May react violently when exposed to incompatible materials. |
Toxic
The ability to cause severe injury or death if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. |
Common Household Hazardous Materials Include:
Household Cleaners
Used in the kitchen or bathroom, drain cleaners and floor and furniture polishes etc. |
Corrosive
Products such as oil-based paint, stains, varnish, and adhesives etc. |
Automotive Products
Motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters, lead acid batteries, gasoline, cleaners and wax, brake fluid, and body putty etc. |
Pesticides
Insect repellants, weed killers, moth balls, mouse poison, and various garden products etc. |
Miscellaneous
Pool Chemicals, photo chemicals, and artist paints etc. |
Medical Sharps |
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