Acceptable/Unacceptable Household Hazardous Waste Items

Items Acceptable for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal:

The FMC Landfill accepts:

  1. Oil Based Paints
  2. Stains and Varnishes
  3. Paint Thinners & Strippers Wood Preservatives Resins, Rosins & Adhesives
  4. Furniture, Floor & Metal Polishes Rug & Upholstery Cleaners
  5. Oven, Toilet & Drain Cleaners Swimming Pool Chemicals,
  6. Sharps (in red biohazard container)
  7. Fluorescent Bulbs, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs,
  8. Auto (lead acid) Batteries, Camera Batteries, Lithium Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries
  9. Fertilizer, Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Moth Balls
  10. Spot Removers
  11. Dry Cleaning Solvents Lighter Fluids
  12. Caulk

13. Engine Degreasers

14. Waste Fuels (Kerosene, Gasoline, Motor Oil)

15. Carburetor Cleaners Brake Fluids Transmission Fluid

16. Full or Partially Full Aerosol Cans

17. PCB Ballasts

18. Rubber Cement, Glue

19. Photographic Supplies

20. Propane Tanks

21. Mercury- (Thermostats, Thermometers)

Items NOT Acceptable for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal:

The FMC Landfill does not accept:

  1. Radioactive Materials (Smoke Detectors)

  2. Medication

  3. Ammunition

  4. Explosives (Fireworks)