Manage Small Business or Household Hazardous Waste
Small Businesses:
Aren't hazardous wastes a problem only for big business?
No. All businesses, non-profit organizations, municipal departments, and some schools that dispose of leftover or spend hazardous wastes are classified as hazardous waste generators. "Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators" (CESQG) may, under specified conditions, qualify to bring their waste to our HHM facility.
How much is a small quantity?
A CESQG must generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste or 2.2 pounds of "acutely hazardous waste" per month.
What sort of wastes?
Any waste that is ignitable, reactive, corrosive, or toxic is considered hazardous. Typical businesses that generate hazardous wastes include printers, auto repair shops, dry cleaners, and laboratories.
What should I do?
There is program in Ada County to help you. You may be able to bring your small quantities of hazardous waste to Ada County's landfill. Our contractors will process and dispose of you materials for a nominal fee! Qualifying businesses wanting to dispose of hazardous waste must call and register at least one business day in advance of waste delivery.
If you have questions, call the Ada County Solid Waste Management Department at (208) 577-4725, the Ada County Household Hazardous Materials Collection Facility at (208) 577-4736 (Wednesday through Saturday) or e-mail kwall@adaweb.net
Households:
Hazardous waste in my home?
People are often unaware of the potential dangers of carelessly storing and disposing of common household products. For example, paint, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides, used motor oil, car batteries and antifreeze contain ingredients that may be hazardous to the environment or to your family's health.
How will I know if a products is hazardous?
Read the label. A product is considered hazardous if it's flammable, poisonous, burns the skin or eyes, or can react violently with other chemicals. They are often labeled "Danger" or "Poison." Products labeled "Warning" or "Caution" are less hazardous.
What should I do?
- Buy only as much as you need. Ask retailers about less toxic products.
- Use it up. Give leftover products to friends or neighbors.
- Never mix household chemicals together; there may be a violent reaction.
- Store materials in their original containers.
- Safely dispose of household chemicals at a Hazardous Materials Collection Center.
Why should I be concerned?
Some products can injure you and your family, your pets, or damage the environment. How? There are many examples. Flammable or reactive household chemicals can release toxic fumes or explode if they are mixed together in the trash, causing fire or injuring workers. Dumping solvents into septic systems or landfills may contaminate groundwater and surface water, killing fish and wildlife. Pesticides can damage sewage treatment facilities or kill fish. Oil poured into storm drains can flow directly into our rivers and streams. Don't let these things happen in our community. Be a good neighbor.
Bring your household hazardous material to Ada County's landfill and we will dispose of your waste materials for no charge. The Ada County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility, located at the landfill, is open and accepting materials Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Ada County residents may also take advantage of the Material Reuse Program by picking up items such as paint and lawn care products that they may be able to use.
You can dispose of your household hazardous materials at various drop off locations. The EnviroGuard Mobile Collection Vehicle services sites in several valley locations.
Haz Waste Collection Sites
This link takes you to a .pdf file detailing the locations
and dates of the collection sites.
For more information, Boise City residents may call the Boise City Public Works Department at 384-3901. City of Meridian residents may call Sanitary Services Company at 888-3999.
Manage Small Business or Household Hazardous Waste
Small Businesses:
Aren't hazardous wastes a problem only for big business?
No. All businesses, non-profit organizations, municipal departments, and some schools that dispose of leftover or spend hazardous wastes are classified as hazardous waste generators. "Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators" (CESQG) may, under specified conditions, qualify to bring their waste to our HHM facility.
How much is a small quantity?
A CESQG must generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste or 2.2 pounds of "acutely hazardous waste" per month.
What sort of wastes?
Any waste that is ignitable, reactive, corrosive, or toxic is considered hazardous. Typical businesses that generate hazardous wastes include printers, auto repair shops, dry cleaners, and laboratories.
What should I do?
There is program in Ada County to help you. You may be able to bring your small quantities of hazardous waste to Ada County's landfill. Our contractors will process and dispose of you materials for a nominal fee! Qualifying businesses wanting to dispose of hazardous waste must call and register at least one business day in advance of waste delivery.
If you have questions, call the Ada County Solid Waste Management Department at (208) 577-4725, the Ada County Household Hazardous Materials Collection Facility at (208) 577-4736 (Wednesday through Saturday) or e-mail kwall@adaweb.net
Households:
Hazardous waste in my home?
People are often unaware of the potential dangers of carelessly storing and disposing of common household products. For example, paint, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides, used motor oil, car batteries and antifreeze contain ingredients that may be hazardous to the environment or to your family's health.
How will I know if a products is hazardous?
Read the label. A product is considered hazardous if it's flammable, poisonous, burns the skin or eyes, or can react violently with other chemicals. They are often labeled "Danger" or "Poison." Products labeled "Warning" or "Caution" are less hazardous.
What should I do?
- Buy only as much as you need. Ask retailers about less toxic products.
- Use it up. Give leftover products to friends or neighbors.
- Never mix household chemicals together; there may be a violent reaction.
- Store materials in their original containers.
- Safely dispose of household chemicals at a Hazardous Materials Collection Center.
Why should I be concerned?
Some products can injure you and your family, your pets, or damage the environment. How? There are many examples. Flammable or reactive household chemicals can release toxic fumes or explode if they are mixed together in the trash, causing fire or injuring workers. Dumping solvents into septic systems or landfills may contaminate groundwater and surface water, killing fish and wildlife. Pesticides can damage sewage treatment facilities or kill fish. Oil poured into storm drains can flow directly into our rivers and streams. Don't let these things happen in our community. Be a good neighbor.
Bring your household hazardous material to Ada County's landfill and we will dispose of your waste materials for no charge. The Ada County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility, located at the landfill, is open and accepting materials Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Ada County residents may also take advantage of the Material Reuse Program by picking up items such as paint and lawn care products that they may be able to use.
You can dispose of your household hazardous materials at various drop off locations. The EnviroGuard Mobile Collection Vehicle services sites in several valley locations.
Haz Waste Collection Sites
This link takes you to a .pdf file detailing the locations
and dates of the collection sites.
For more information, Boise City residents may call the Boise City Public Works Department at 384-3901. City of Meridian residents may call Sanitary Services Company at 888-3999.