Accepted materials
The following categories list accepted materials. After reviewing each category, please indicate which types of materials you’ll be bringing and the approximate amount. A maximum of 10 gallons total (across all categories) is allowed per appointment.
Flammables
Products labeled as “flammable” or “combustible” are accepted. Common products include aerosol spray paint, Sterno, brake fluid, brush cleaners, butane, diesel fuel, epoxy resins, gasoline, kerosene, lamp oil, lighter fluid, methanol (windshield washer fluid), mineral spirits, oil-based paints and stains, paint thinner, xylene, toluene, turpentine, and varnish.
*Due to their highly flammable nature, gasoline and diesel must be brought in a suitable container that is 5 gallons or smaller, made of hard plastic or metal, sealed, and clearly labeled (“gasoline” or “diesel”). Please note that containers cannot be returned.
Toxics and Pesticides/Herbicides/Fungicides
There are a wide-ranging list of chemicals in the pesticides/herbicides/fungicides category, and can include ant killers, chlordane, pyrethroids, Sevin, RAID, diazinon, malathion, DDT, dieldrin, Ortho Groundclear, 2,4-D, RoundUp etc…
*No commercial-grade or “restricted-use pesticides” (RUPs) allowed.
Toxic products are often used as engine degreasers, spot removers, stain removers, photography fixer, paint strippers, polishes, and brake cleaners.
Oxidizers
Common examples include pool disinfectants such as chlorine, bromine, sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, bleach, deck wash, tree root/stump killer, epoxy hardeners/activators/catalysts
Not accepted materials
The following materials are NOT-ACCEPTED at the facility. If you have one of these materials, please utilize the available links below to find out what you can do to reuse or dispose of these items. Items that are bold and underline may be accepted either as a donation to Home ReSource or as part of our fee based Hard to Recycle materials program. Click on the item to find out more details about how and what Home ReSource accepts.
- Adhesives, glues
- Ammunition, black powder, gun powder, fireworks, flares, or other explosives
- Antifreeze
- Asbestos-containing waste
- Auto Oils – used or new engine oil, transmission fluids, hydraulic oil, etc.
- Batteries
- Business, school, or industrial waste
- Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) or fluorescent tube bulbs
- Consumer electronics
- Empty containers and empty aerosol cans
- Freon, refrigerants
- Latex-based or water-based paints, stains, or driveway sealers.
- If the label says “latex, acrylic latex, water-based latex, water-based acrylic, clean up with soap and water” etc. we will not take it at the collection center. These items may be accepted at Home ReSource as a donation. If not accepted by Home ReSource, these products can be dried out and discarded. See a demo video here!
- Medical waste, prescription medications
- Radioactive waste, TENORM
