Hazardous Material Disposal
South Metro Fire Stations do NOT collect hazardous waste for disposal from citizens.
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Common Household Hazards and Hard-to-Recycle Items
- Household chemicals
- Automotive products
- Consumer electronics
- Paint products
- Batteries
- Garden chemicals
- Flourescent Lightbulbs
- Thermometers
- Flammable Items
- Swimming Pool Chemicals
Materials prohibited from landfill disposal per the CDPHE
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prohibits the following materials from landfill disposal:
- Lead-Acid Batteries
- Liquid wastes or wastes containing free liquids unless the facility is specifically approved to accept it
- Used oil
- Waste tires, unless an individual conducts due diligence and has established no other option
- Waste electronic devices and computers.
Some counties and municipalities conduct annual collections of household hazardous wastes, while others have permanent collection facilities or sponsor curbside pickup programs.
- Household chemical waste collections are limited to residents of the county or municipality that sponsors the event or facility.
- Proof of residency is usually required.
- There may be a fee to help defray costs of the program.
- Call ahead to determine acceptable wastes and to confirm the date and time.
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Jefferson County Waste Management Information
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Arapahoe County Waste Management Information
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Douglas County Household Waste Management Information