Certain household products contain hazardous chemicals. Generally, a substance is considered hazardous if it can catch fire, react or explode when mixed with other substances, or is corrosive or toxic. Please click here for more information from the Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition.
The NKYHHW Action Coalition hosts a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event each fall for residents of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton and Counties.
Hazardous Waste Terminology
Learn terms and definitions for hazardous waste.
Disposal of Household Hazard Waste in Landfills
To protect groundwater resources, Kentucky enacted stringent design standards for all contained landfills operating after July 1, 1995. Designs include impermeable clay liners, leachate collection systems and groundwater monitoring systems. Since all operating landfills meet these stringent standards, household hazardous waste can be disposed with other household garbage. However, household hazardous waste products should be recycled whenever possible and some wastes require special handling before disposal. If you cannot use up the material, please click the link below for the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Resource Guide.
Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Resource Guide
Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Resource Guide
