Acceptable Materials

Technicians trained by a licensed hazardous waste contractor review all material brought to ReWorks' Household Hazardous Waste Collections. If the technician identifies a characteristic of the material that does not meet the definition of what can be managed through the HHW Collection, the material will not be accepted.

  1. Accepted
  2. Restricted but Accepted
  3. Other Materials
  4. Not Acceptable

Accepted Materials

Materials that can be managed through HHW Collection include:

  • Acids
  • Adhesives
  • Aerosol cans
  • Automotive products, such as:
    • Antifreeze
    • Auto grease
    • Brake fluid
    • Gas
    • Gas mixtures
    • Used motor oil
  • Batteries
    • Automotive
    • Rechargeable (NiCad, Li-Ion, Ni-MH)
    • Single use
      • Alkaline
      • Lithium primary
    • Embedded Battery Items
        • Items with non—removable batteries
  • Bleach
  • Caulks
  • Caustics
  • E-Cigarettes or Vapes
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Flares (road flares only)
  • Fungicides
  • Herbicides
  • Household cleaners
  • Kerosene
  • Lighter fluid
  • Paint products (no latex paint)
    • Oil based
    • Solvent based
    • Stain
    • Thinner
    • Varnish
  • Pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Propane cylinders (30 pounds or smaller)
  • Solvents