Many of us have hazardous materials piled up around our homes, basements and garages, but don't have a clue about how to dispose of them properly. Make them a HAZ BIN, with Louisville Metro's Household Hazardous Materials [4] collection program, run by the Metro Solid Waste Management Department. This program allows Metro residents to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials that are not accepted by garbage collection or recycling centers.
Household items accepted at HAZ BIN:
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides
Fertilizers
Lawn/Garden chemicals
Swimming pool chemicals
Driveway sealers
Gasoline (including boat gas)
Kerosene
Solvents and degreasers
Mildew removers
Asbestos floor tiles
Fluorescent light bulbs
Mercury thermometers and thermostats
Nail polish and removers
Mothballs
Furniture polishes and waxes
Cleaners (bathroom, rug, upholstery, all-purpose spot removers)
Metal polishes and rust removers
Oven and drain cleaners
Batteries (auto, household and rechargeable)
Hearing aid/watch batteries
Automotive fluids
Mineral spirits/turpentine
Varnishes and stains
Wood preservatives
Oil-based paint or lead paint*
Propane tanks (1 lb and 20 lb grill tanks)
(*Latex paint is not considered a hazardous material, but it cannot be included in household garbage in liquid form. While wet paint has dangerous fumes, dry paint is not hazardous, so pop the lid and let the paint dry, then dispose of it, lid removed, for garbage collection.)
The HAZ BIN drop off is located at 7501 Grade Lane, about a quarter mile north of Outer Loop, approximately one mile west of I-65.
Businesses with hazardous material waste, contact: Veolia ES Technical Solutions at 502.375.2386, and Safety-Kleen at 502.368.0322.
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