Dumps NearbyHousehold Hazardous Waste Disposal near you
Leftover paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, motor oil and many batteries count as household hazardous waste (HHW). The EPA advises against pouring them down the drain or putting them in the trash. We list 1,136 places in 48 states that take household hazardous waste. Pick your state, or search by ZIP code.
Find household hazardous waste drop-off near you
How household hazardous waste drop-off works
Keep products in their original, labeled containers and do not mix them. Pack them upright in a box in the trunk, away from passengers.
Most permanent HHW sites are run by the county or city and are free or low-cost for residents. Many ask for proof of address and limit how much you can bring per visit. Businesses usually pay or have to use a licensed hauler.
Latex paint is not hazardous in most places and can often be dried out and put in the trash; oil-based paint, stains and thinners belong at the HHW site. Check your county page for the local rule.
Sources: EPA: Household Hazardous Waste
By state
- Alabama2
- Alaska11
- Arizona39
- Arkansas21
- California93
- Colorado19
- Connecticut6
- Delaware1
- Florida30
- Georgia10
- Hawaii15
- Idaho4
- Illinois7
- Indiana84
- Iowa24
- Kansas58
- Kentucky6
- Louisiana3
- Maine2
- Maryland15
- Massachusetts10
- Michigan91
- Minnesota98
- Missouri20
- Montana12
- Nebraska12
- Nevada5
- New Hampshire5
- New Jersey17
- New Mexico19
- New York18
- North Carolina36
- North Dakota4
- Ohio23
- Oklahoma17
- Oregon54
- Pennsylvania10
- Rhode Island3
- South Carolina17
- South Dakota1
- Tennessee11
- Texas39
- Utah15
- Vermont60
- Virginia2
- Washington39
- Wisconsin46
- Wyoming2
Frequently asked questions
What counts as household hazardous waste?
Products that can catch fire, react, explode or are corrosive or toxic, such as oil-based paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze and some batteries (EPA definition).
Can I throw paint in the trash?
Oil-based paint goes to a hazardous waste drop-off. Many places let you dry out latex paint and put it in the trash, but rules differ by county.
Is HHW drop-off free?
At most county-run sites it is free for residents, often with limits per visit. Businesses usually pay.