Household Hazardous Waste
Overview
Many common products used in the home and garden are considered household hazardous waste. Products are often labeled with words such as caution, toxic, poison, corrosive, or danger.
Household hazardous waste products should never be poured out on the ground, down the drain, or thrown out with regular household garbage. Improper disposal can contaminate groundwater and drinking water. These items should also not be placed in residential trash collection carts or placed at the curb for pickup. It can injure those who come into contact with the waste.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The City of Georgetown hosts four (4) collection events per year- January, May, September & November
Note: Event is limited to 500 cars. To be eligible you must be a Georgetown resident who pays for solid waste services (TDS) through the City of Georgetown.
Register and Check for the Next Event
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Acceptable Items
- Batteries (household), hearing aids, cell phone etc.
- Automobile batteries
- Pool and spa chemicals
- Used oil/oil filters- up to five gallons per vehicle
- Transmission fluid
- Light bulbs including 4’ florescent, curly, regular
- Grease
- Thermometers
- Over-the-counter home lawn and garden chemicals
- Aerosols
- Household cleaners & disinfectants marked caution, warning, or poison
- Art and hobby chemicals
- Paint- up to 10 gallons per vehicle
- Gasoline- up to five gallons per vehicle
- Fire Extinguishers
- 1 lb. Propane Tanks
- Helium Tanks
- Smoke Detectors
Unacceptable Items
- Unmarked containers or unknown chemicals
- Construction, commercial or landscape waste
- Propane tanks larger than 1 lb.
- Medical or pharmaceutical
- Oxygen tanks
- Electronics (e-waste)
- Tires
- Explosives including ammunition and fireworks
- Radioactive materials
- Biological material
Other Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options