How do I dispose of ...
Some jobs around the home may require the use of products containing hazardous components. Such products include certain paints, stains and varnishes, cleaners, polishes, automotive products, pesticides and herbicides.
The used or leftover contents of these consumer products are known as "household hazardous waste". More often than not, you would not want to put these wastes in the trash or down the sink. But what to do? Here are some tips to help you reduce the amount of household hazardous waste you generate and on the proper use, storage and disposal of these products.
First, Be a Good Consumer
Before you buy ...
- Think about the job at hand.
- Read product labels carefully.
- Choose the product that is best for the job.
- Buy only what you can use!
- Read the label and follow the directions for proper use.
- Follow all safety precautions.
- Use the recommended amount - more is not always better!
- Read the label and follow directions for proper storage.
- Keep lid tightly closed.
- Keep product in original container with readable labels.
- Share any product you can't use with a friend or neighbor.
- Follow the label directions if provided.
- Contact the manufacturer if no directions are provided.
- See the section below "Managing Household Hazardous Wastes".
- Or, contact the City of Houston Household Hazardous Waste Information Line at 713.551.7355.
City of Houston BOPA
Or, if you are trying to dispose of latex paint, used oil, used oil filters, anti-freeze or a car-type or rechargeable battery, you can bring those items to the the City of Houston's Consumer Recycling Center, located at 5900 Westpark.
Please limit your load to one 5-gallon and ten 1-gallon paint cans, 5 gallons of used oil and 5 gallons of anti-freeze.
Also, you can see below for helpful tips on disposal of numerous items.