Salt Lake County Health Department
Overview
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is anything in or around your home that is poisonous, flammable, corrosive, or toxic, as well as products (such as electronics) that contain certain materials like heavy metals.
It is dangerous to dispose of HHW in your garbage can or down sinks or toilets, and it is illegal to abandon them or pour them in gutters, storm drains, or waterways. Storing or disposing of these items improperly poisons our land, air, and water and may result in both civil and criminal penalties.
Please note that Salt Lake County HHW collection centers cannot accept radioactive materials or explosives (such as ammunition and fireworks). Contact your local fire department to dispose of such items.