Management of hazardous wastes from your home - household hazardous waste management

Use the product as intended or find a friend, neighbor or neighborhood organization that can use the product. Waste fuel can be rejuvenated and used for its intended purpose even after being left sitting around for a while.
Take advantage of local programs that collect these wastes in order to minimize the amount that is sent to area landfills.

List of household hazardous waste collection programs
Recycling options
Medications and Medical Waste
In areas where the above options are not available, most household wastes can be stabilized (treated in some way) to make them safer for landfill disposal.

Products commonly found in your house or garage

Household includes single-family homes, apartments and crew quarters, but does not include waste brought home from a business, school or government agency in an effort to avoid regulatory oversight.

Do's and don'ts on managing household waste

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Disclaimer:

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shall have no liability or responsibility of any kind to any user, other person or entity as a result of these guidelines. The use of any or all guidance presented is solely at the discretion of the user. This guidance should not be used other than for the specific waste and purpose as presented. If you have mixtures of materials, the procedures described should not be used unless you have a thorough understanding of the chemistry of the materials involved. These guidelines are for wastes generated by households only and may not be used for wastes generated by businesses, schools or government agencies.

Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division Management of Household Wastes

Overview of Disposal Options:

Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
Management of Household Wastes