Hazardous waste is any waste material that can cause serious illness, a threat to human health or harm to the environment if improperly stored, transported or disposed. Most products labeled dangerous, flammable, poison, combustible and corrosive are considered hazardous waste.
Common examples include:
- Aerosols
- Antifreeze
- Batteries
- Cleaners
- Electronics
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Gasoline or other fuels
- Lawn and garden products
- Mercury thermometers
- Oil
- Paint—latex or oil
- Paint thinner
- Pesticides
- Propane tanks/gas cylinders
- Thermometers
- Thermostats