- 1). Read the disposal instructions on the chemical's labeling first. Many non-hazardous materials can be disposed of normally, without the need to bring the chemical to a collection agency.
- 2). Browse to the website Earth911 to see if any local businesses offer household chemical collection. Type "household chemicals" in the first box and your city or zip code in the second box, then click search. Contact the recycling centers shown and see if they accept the chemicals you want to get rid of.
- 3). Contact the local solid waste management department or environmental agency and ask how to dispose of the household chemicals, if no leads appear on Earth911. Follow the instructions provided if your community offers a curbside pickup or a central hazardous waste disposal facility open to the public.
- 4). Check the newspaper for a "Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day." Most communities throw one of these events at least once a year, although many states hold these events much more frequently--for example, Delaware offers a household hazardous waste disposal day once a month. Follow the disposal instructions on the chemical's labeling when bringing items to household waste disposal days.
- 5). Contact a local hazardous waste collection company and pay to have the chemicals removed as a last resort.
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