Alternatives to Household Hazardous Waste Products
NC DENR's List of Common Household Hazardous Waste With Disposal Information and Alternatives
|
Substance
|
Effect
|
Disposal
|
Alternatives
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| Rodent bait | Lethal | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Cats, traps |
| Insect repellent | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Screens, marigolds, rosemary, garlic |
| Herbicides, insecticides, fungicides | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Hand pick or hose, pyrethrins, ladybugs |
| Drain cleaner | Corrosive | Wash down with lots of water or bring to HHW collection site | Baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water |
| Oven cleaners | Corrosive | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Salt and ammonia overnight |
| Toilet cleaner | Poisonous | Wash down with water | Mild detergent and bleach or Baking soda, vinegar |
| Spot remover | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Cold water and detergent, alcohol |
| Silver polish | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Water, baking soda, salt and aluminum foil. Toothpaste |
| Furniture polish | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Lemon oil and mineral oil |
| Dyes | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Vegetable dyes like onion, teas, marigolds |
| Paint (oil-based) | Flammable | Allow to air dry, mix with cat litter | use latex, buy only what you need |
| Air freshener | Numb nasal tissue | Wrap in plastic | Potpourri |
| Brass and copper cleaner | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Lemon juice and salt |
| Antifreeze* | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | None |
| Oil and oil filters* | Poisonous | Use up or bring to HHW collection site | Drain oil filters |
*these items are accepted at the Convenience Center daily for recycling for residents only. Click here for more information.
