Hazardous Waste
Many products we all use around the house are considered hazardous, and then hazardous waste when we don’t need them anymore.
Some can explode or become flammable if not used properly. Some are poisonous to humans or animals, while others can cause cancer, birth defects or other serious medical problems.
If hazardous products are dumped in the sink, yard or storm drain or sent to a landfill, they can poison drinking water supplies, damage sewage treatment plants, contaminate soil and air, and poison aquatic life in our lakes and rivers.
Household hazardous cleaners also disrupt the natural biological process taking place in your septic system.
Examples of Hazardous Waste materials found in and around your home:
- Bleach, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, furniture polish, aerosol spray cans
- Oil-based paints, wood stains and preservatives, turpentine, paint strippers, solvents
- Pesticides
- Gasoline, diesel fuel, motor oil, antifreeze, transmission and brake fluid, batteries
Look for these warning signs if you’re not sure of the hazardous nature of any product.
Household hazardous waste information is available on the City of Kenora Portal under City Government, Water and Recycling.
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