Consumer Information on Household Chemicals and Wastes


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1-800-CLEANUP
Find local resources for recycling services, hazardous household waste, and other environmental topics.
 
About Hazardous Household Waste
Common household materials can be hazardous to the environment.
 
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs
The benefits of using compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) and how to properly handle and dispose of them.
 
Consumer Education Resources about Computer Recycling
Educational materials for consumers about recycling computer equipment.
 
Consumer Information about Computer Recycling
Consumer information about recycling computer equipment.
 
Contacts for Local Hazardous Household Waste Programs
Cities and counties with programs to collect hazardous household chemicals and wastes.
 
Mercury in the Household
Information on mercury in the household.
 
Permanent Collection Facilities for Hazardous Household Waste
Local facilities that collect unwanted hazardous household waste (HHW).
 
Storing and Using Household Chemicals
Describes how to store and use household chemicals.