What do I do with…?
Household Hazardous Waste
What is Household Hazardous Waste? (from EPA) Household wastes that are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive are known as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).
Examples: motor oil (see Auto), automobile batteries (see Batteries), paints and solvents (see Paint), household cleaners, drain openers, pesticides, compressed gas tanks (such as propane and oxygen)
Reduce
Choose all natural house cleaners and sprays - check out the Missoula Valley Water Quality District primer on alternatives to toxic products
Use drain unclogging tools instead of chemical drain cleaners
Choose pesticide alternatives such as beneficial insects
Make your own non-toxic windshield spray - mix of three-parts vinegar to one-part water to keep your windshield free of ice and frost
Reuse
Home ReSource takes donations of some HHW such as cleaners and paints, depending on their condition and current store inventory; Consult their Donations Acceptance Policy before donating
Recycle
In the past Missoula has held Haz Waste Days, a hazardous waste recycling and disposal event
A new year-round hazardous waste collection facility is projected to be up and running by late 2023
**Check out the Year-Round Disposal Guide put together by the Missoula Valley Water Quality District.