Household Hazardous Waste

How Does It Work?

1.) Call the HHW Hotline to Request a Collection:
When you call our Household Hazardous Waste Hotline, 303-706-3362, we ask for your contact information, age (in case, special assistance is needed) and the type and amount of material you have for collection. Only one collection per year is allowed for each household.  Paint only pick-ups will not be accepted--you must have three or more kinds of materials for disposal before a pickup will be scheduled (see list of acceptable materials below).

2.) City of Westminster Staff will Contact You:
Westminster staff will contact you to verify waste amounts or other disposal options. If you require a pick-up, staff will schedule a pick-up date with you.  Please note that beginning August 2, 2010, City Hall offices will be open for extended hours Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.  All offices will be closed on Fridays.  Staff will respond to you from the Hotline on the next business day after you have left your message.

3) City of Westminster Staff will Set A Collection Date for you, and an HHW Bag is Shipped to You via U.S. Mail:
If your HHW includes non-recyclable items, an HHW Bag is sent via U.S. mail to your home prior to the collection date. The Bag can hold up to 75 pounds of the most hazardous chemicals securely inside. Recyclable items such as paint, used oil, filters, batteries and antifreeze may be placed outside the Bag.

4.) The HHW Material is Collected:
On the scheduled date, Curbside, Inc. will collect the eligible HHW directly from your home. Special assistance will be provided for elderly and disabled residents who need help loading and packing materials.
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5.) How to Prepare for Your Home Household Hazardous Waste Pick-up:

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• Never Mix materials/products when preparing them for pick-up. Because paint is counted per gallon and the company will not verify full gallons, please make sure that when you place your paint out for pick-up they are full gallons.
• Keep your materials/products in their original containers whenever possible.
• Always seal containers to prevent leaks (do not use tape to seal containers).
• Label any items that are not already clearly labeled.

Packaging the Bag

1. Place the bag on the ground near your entrance door.
2. Check each container, use the labels provided in the envelope or clearly marked. UNKNOWN MATERIALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
   If a container is leaking, repackage it and wipe off messy containers.
   Place all labeled NON-RECYCLABLE ITEMS in the bag.
   Gather excess plastic at the top of the bag and apply a big tie to secure the bag.

Day of Pick-up

1. If you have forgotten your pick-up date, call 303-706-3362 to confirm the date of your pick-up
2. Place the secured bag outside of your entrance door, garage door, or other area near the front of your house. DO NOT carry the bag with the waste inside; move items to the bag instead.
3. Make sure to have your bag outside for pick-up prior to 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled day for your collection.

ACCEPTABLE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS:

THESE NON-RECYCLABLE ITEMS MUST BE PLACED INSIDE THE KIT:

• Adhesives - household/hobby/automotive: glue, caulking, sealer, etc.
• Aerosols - that contain flammable or hazardous materials
• Art/Hobby Supplies - adhesives, paint, cleaners, correction fluid, photography chemicals (developer, fixer, wash, cleaner)
• Automotive Products - cleaner, lubricant, solvent, fuel, gasoline, injector spray, brake spray, brake fluid, carburetor cleaner, metal conditioner, paint, paint remover, engine degreaser, fuel additives, etc.
• Batteries - household
• Cleaners/Waxes - household, automotive, polishes, degreasers, rug/upholstery cleaners, etc.
• Flammables - automotive/household solvents, fuels, paint, lubricants, etc. - gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter, lighter fluid, mineral spirits.
• Lubricants - compressor oil, household lubricants, cutting oil.
• Other Household - fluorescent tubes, thermostats, thermometers, and other devices which contain Mercury. (non-radioactive)
• Paint - hobby/automotive/household: aerosol, oil-based paint products including thinner, lacquer, linseed oil, primer, stain and varnish. 
  

We will collect all non-recyclable materials that fit into our HHW Bag. The bag holds approximately 75 pounds. All liquid waste must be in containers of 5-gallons or smaller. See below for recyclable items that can be placed outside the bag for collection.

THESE RECYCLABLE MATERIALS MAY BE PLACED OUTSIDE THE BAG (LIMITS WITH POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL FEES OVER LIMITS SHOWN BELOW):

• Anti-freeze: 7 gallons - $1.75 will be charged to the resident for every gallon of anti-freeze exceeding the 7 gallon limit.
• Automotive Batteries: 5 batteries - $1.00 will be charged to the resident for every battery over the 5 battery limit.
• Automotive Oil: 7 gallons - $0.50 will be charged to the resident for every gallon of oil exceeding the 7 gallon limit.
• Latex Paint: 5 gallons - $4.00 will be charged to the resident for every gallon of paint exceeding the 5 gallon limit.  
• Oil Filters: 5 used filters - $1.00 will be charged to the resident for every filter exceeding the 5 filter limit.

Recyclable materials DO NOT need to be placed in our HHW Bag. All liquid waste must be in containers in 5 gallons or smaller. When only Recyclables are to be collected, a Bag WILL NOT be sent to you

UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS:

Ammunition, explosives; biological waste, syringes, infectious waste; fire extinguishers; gas cylinders; isocyanates; radioactive wastes (smoke detectors); tires; paper/newspaper, glass plastic, metal, trash, solid waste for landfill; salvage TVs, refrigerators, water heaters, stoves/ovens, air conditioners, etc.