Top Ten Household Hazzard Wastes E- Book

What is Household Hazardous Waste?
The purpose of this e-Book is to provide information to you about ten common types of household hazardous wastes. The EPA defines a household hazardous waste as, “leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients.” This e-Book will help you by serving as a means of identifying possible HHW items in your home and by providing you with information about how to dispose of them.

Why are household hazardous wastes a danger / why do you need to dispose of them in a special way?
Improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. These items, when improperly disposed of, can cause poisoning, harm to the ground water, air quality, and soil quality.

To download a copy of the Top Ten Household Hazardous Waste Materials EBook, please click here.  To check out the dates of the collection of upcoming Hazardous Waste Collections in 2024, please click here for a list of collection dates sponsored by the Bergen County Utilities Authority.

If you are a resident of Ridgefield Park and need clarification on what to do with your Household Hazzard Waste Material, please visit the Ridgefield Park Department of Public Works website by clicking here or by downloading Recycle Coach on your smartphone here.