What is Hazardous Waste? Simply defined by the EPA a hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Hazardous waste is generated from many sources, ranging from industrial manufacturing process wastes to batteries and may come in many forms, including liquids, solids gases, and sludges.
Household hazardous waste refers to items that cannot be recycled or placed into household trash and are strictly prohibited in dumpster rentals. Some of these items include:
Hazardous Waste
- paints
- paint products
- fluorescent tubes
- ballasts
- pesticides
- poisons
Chemicals
- motor oils
- gasoline
- antifreeze
- cleaning products
- automobile batteries
- rechargeable batteries
Explosives
- ammunition
- gun powder
- propane tanks
Medical Waste
- needles
- syringes
- infectious materials
Why can’t we just put them in the garbage or pour them down the drain?
When hazardous materials are put into landfills, chemicals can deep into our groundwater And cause contamination. Pouring toxic materials down the drain can affect the efficiency of the wastewater treatment facilities, and could eventually affect our water as well. Always use proper and safe disposal services for hazardous waste and join us in our fight to keep our environment safe and healthy.
So what do we do with hazardous materials?
Fauquier County Environmental Services
offers FREE disposal of hazardous products to the residents of Fauquier County, they are accepted at the following locations:
8499 Bingham Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20186
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