Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials in Your Home

There are hazardous materials located throughout your home and garage. It is important to ensure that you keep cleaning supplies and chemicals used for maintenance out of the reach of children. Even laundry detergent is poison if swallowed. Store all chemicals as directed and do not mix chemicals that could react. Read all directions completely prior to using the product.

Learn about where you live and what hazardous materials hazards are nearby. If you live near an industrial area, highway, railroad or airport there will be hazardous materials that are transported near you. It is important that you have a plan and go-kit should it become necessary to evacuate. To dispose of hazardous materials, please view our section on recycling .

Hazardous Household Items

Bleach (laundry)
Cleaning Products
Drain cleaners
Oven cleaners
Pool chemicals
Toilet cleaners
Tub, tile, shower cleaners
Wood and metal cleaners and polishes

Indoor Pesticides

Ant sprays and baits
Bug sprays
Cockroach sprays and baits
Flea repellents and shampoo
Houseplant insecticides
Moth repellents
Mouse and rat poisons and baits

Automotive Products

Air conditioning refrigerants
Antifreeze
Automotive batteries
Carburetor and fuel injection cleaners
Fuel additives
Motor oil
Starter fluids
Transmission and brake fluid

Workshop/Painting Supplies

Adhesives and glues
Fixatives and other solvents
Furniture strippers
Oil - or enamel-based paint
Paint strippers and removers
Paint thinners and turpentine
Photographic chemicals
Stains and finishes

Lawn & Garden Products

Fungicides/wood preservatives
Herbicides
Insecticides

Miscellaneous

Batteries
Driveway sealer
Fluorescent light bulbs
Mercury thermostats or thermometers

Other Flammable Products

Diesel fuel
Gas/oil mix
Home heating oil
Kerosene
Lighter fluid
Propane tanks and other compressed gas cylinders