Waste Management Springfield Ohio

Toxic trash consists of items that threaten our environment if not handled properly. The most preferable method for handling these items is to use them up entirely, or to share them with someone else who can. Avoid purchasing more of these materials than you can use. Please consider less toxic substitutes as well.

Links to other helpful resources are available at the bottom of this page.

Beginning Jan. 8, 2015, the Clark County Recycling Center will accept household hazardous waste for $1.00 a pound whenever Specialty Recycling is offered. Specialty Recycling occurs every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon, except on major holidays. For details on Specialty Recycling, click here. For details on what household hazardous wastes are accepted, see the "HHW Collection" section below.

Down the Drain

The following products can be poured down the drain safely with plenty of water (to dilute and protect skin and eyes). Always read labels to determine if a product will damage your septic system.

Alcohol-based lotions, aftershaves, perfumes, etc.
Aluminum cleaners
Ammonia-based cleaners
Bathroom cleaners
Bleach
Depilatories
Disinfectants
Drain cleaners
Hair permanent lotions / relaxers
Rust remover (phosphoric acid)
Toilet bowl cleaner
Trisodium phosphate (cleaner)
Tub and tile cleaners
Water-based glue
Window cleaners
Windshield washer fluid

Antifreeze can be safely disposed of in the same manner only if you are on a public sewer system. Antifreeze will damage and contaminate your septic system

In the Trash

The following products cannot be poured down the drain, but can be safely disposed in a sanitary landfill. Be certain the materials are properly packaged or processed before they are put out for collection.