Household Hazardous Material
Disposal Guide*
R = Recycle
W = With lots of water, flush in a sanitary sewer (NOT a septic tank)
D = Dispose of dried solids in the trash
H = Bring to household collection event
Automotive
Used Motor Oil - H,R
Auto Batteries - H,R
Transmission Fluid - H,R
Brake Fluid - H,R
Antifreeze - H,W,R
Gasoline, Fuels - H
Degreasers - H
Carburetor Cleaner - H
Windshield Washer - W,H
Lawn And Garden
Weed Killer - H
Insect Killer - H
Roach, Ant And Poison - H
Rodent Bait - H
Bug Spray - H
Fertilizer W/ Weed Killer - H
Fertilizer - D,H
Pool Chemicals - H
Lighter Fluid - H
Home Improvement
Latex Paint - H,D
Oil-Based Paint - H
Stain, Varnish, Lacquer - H
Paint Thinner - H
Turpentine - H
Furniture Stripper - H
Paint Remover - H
Wood Preservatives - H
Roofing Tar - H
Driveway Sealer - H
Glue W/ Solvents** - H
Water-Based Glue - D,H
Putty, Grout, Caulk - D,H
Glaze, Spackle - D,H
Concrete Cleaner - H
Household Items
Drain & Oven Cleaner - H
Toilet Cleaner - W,H
Spot Remover - H
Aerosol Products - H
Empty Aerosols - D
Rubbing Alcohol - H
Disinfectant - W,H
Cleaner W/ Bleach*** - W,H
Cleaner W/ Ammonia*** - W,H
Polish W/ Solvents** - H
Glass Cleaner - D,H
Mothballs - H
Cosmetics - H
Nail Polish, Remover - H
Empty Containers - D
Note: ** Solvent-containing products have the words flammable, combustible, or contains petroleum destillates on the label
*** NEVER mix products containing bleach with those containing ammonia. A toxic gas can form!
*Adapted from the "Minnesota Pollution Control Guide"
Most sewer backups are preventable.
Many blockages occur in your sewer line between your home and the City’s sewer line.
No Greasy Stuff
Do not pour kitchen grease, fat, and oil down the drain. Running hot water afterward will not prevent problems. Grease collects in the sewer pipes, which can cause wastewater to flow back into your home.
Correctly dispose of grease/oil/fat.
Let it cool.
Pour into a container.
Wipe solidified grease from pans and utensils and place in your trash.
Dispose of cooled solidified grease, fat, or oil into your trash.
Take cooled liquid vegetable or peanut oils to our Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Don’t Flush Trash!
Items such as diapers, paper towels, personal hygiene products, and Q-tips often contribute to sewer blockages.
Dispose of these materials in your trash.
Never use the toilet as a wastebasket!
Please remind your family and friends.
Questions? Please contact us at City of Sioux Falls Water Reclamation. (a division of Public Works)
(605) 367-8188
(605) 367-8198 for Emergencies