Hamilton County Resident Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Program

Hamilton County residents can drop off hazardous products, such as automotive fluids, pesticides, and fertilizers that could be dangerous to dispose of in the regular trash.

Using the free HHW Drop-off:

·protects waste haulers

·avoids accidental poisonings

·prevents hazardous waste from being poured down the drain

Remember:

• Drop off items only during the days and times listed below.

• Remain in your car at all times

• Bring proof of Hamilton County residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill. Hamilton County covers the cost of $28.50 per car dropping off material to encourage proper disposal of your household hazardous waste.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Location

Dates: July 30 – December 3, 2011 (Dates for 2012 have not been released at this time.)

Locations: Environmental Enterprises, Inc.

Locations:

4600 Spring Grove Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45232

(Directly across from Winton Road)

Tuesdays – 2 – 6 p.m.

Saturdays – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

OR

10163 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd.

Sharonville, OH45241

(corner of Cincinnati Dayton and Crescentville Roads)

Wednesdays – 2 -6 p.m.

*Latex paint will only be accepted if resident brings other household hazardous waste. If resident brings only latex paint, resident will be charged $1.50 per gallon of paint. Latex paint is not hazardous and can be thrown away with the regular trash once solid. Dry the paint out with sand, sawdust, or kitty litter and leave the lid off so waste haulers can see that paint is dry. 

Acceptable Items

• Pesticides / Fertilizers

• Solvents / Thinners

• Lawn / Pool Chemicals

• Cleaners

• Household / Auto Batteries

• Fire Extinguishers

• Propane Tanks

• Oil-based Paint

• Mercury

• Fluorescent Bulbs

• Driveway Sealer

• Gasoline / Motor Oil

• Antifreeze

• Thermostats

Unacceptable Items

• Radioactive Materials

• Medical Waste

• Explosives / Ammunition

• Gun Powder

• Heating Oil Tanks

• Tires

• Yardwaste

• Garbage

• Roofing Materials

• Appliances

• Computers / Electronics

• Fuel Tanks

• Unmarked Cylinders

• Fireworks

• Latex Paint

For more information, call 946-7700

or visit hamiltoncountyrecycles.org