What are Hazardous Wastes?
Household hazardous wastes are common products found in the home.
People usually store these materials for a time and eventually discard
the unwanted items and their containers. When products are used
according to label directions, most are not hazardous to use. They may
become hazardous if you use or store them improperly. Environmental
problems can arise if you dispose of products improperly.
Please
DO NOT BURN, BURY, DUMP (in yard, toilet or down a storm sewer) or MIX
leftover products. Chemical containers should not be reused for any
other purpose.
How to dispose of Hazardous Wastes
Village residents can dispose of their hazardous wastes during
Household Hazardous Waste Collection. This takes place at the Kenosha
County Municipal Center (Hwy 45 & 50) Saturday, June 1, 2024.
2024 Hazardous Waste Collection Brochure
2024 Hazardous Waste Collection Flyer
The
Village will accept household hazardous waste at the
Residential Recycling Center (8000 128th Street) on the
first Saturday of every month with the exception of January through March and May. This service is for Pleasant Prairie residents only.
Bring your household hazardous waste. We will recycle or dispose of it in an environmentally safe manner.
What can I dispose of?
BRING any products that say:
Caution, Combustible, Corrosive, Danger, Flammable, Pesticide, Poison, Reactive, Toxic or Warning.
The following WILL be accepted:
| Kitchen/Bathroom |
Garage/Workshop |
Garden/Miscellaneous |
Aerosol cans
Bug sprays
Floor care products
Metal polish
Furniture polish
Oven cleaners
Drain cleaners
Bathroom cleaners
Tile cleaners
Disinfectant
Batteries |
Old gasoline
Gasoline/oil mixed
Antifreeze
Brake fluid
Auto repair products
Transmission fluid
Other oils/cleaners
Oil paints
Paint thinner
Paint stripper
Varnish |
Chemical fertilizer
Fungicides
Herbicides
Rat poison
Artists' paints
Fiberglass epoxy
Gun cleaning solvents
Moth balls
Pool chemicals
Photographic chemicals
Fluorescent bulbs |
The following WILL NOT be accepted:
Biological material
Commercial wastes
Cylinders (propane)
Explosives
Fire Extinguishers
Medical wastes
Radioactive materials
Latex paint*
*Latex paint is not accepted because it is not considered a hazardous
material. Solidified latex paint can be disposed of in household trash.
Remember to let the paint dry out before disposing with your regular
garbage.
Who can participate?
You must be a resident of Pleasant Prairie to participate.
Please do Not:
DO NOT DUMP leftover products in the backyard or down a storm sewer or toilet.
DO NOT BURN leftover products.
DO NOT BURY leftover products.
DO NOT REUSE pesticide, herbicide, or other chemical containers for other purposes.
DO NOT MIX chemical wastes.
Questions? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Hazardous Waste Collection Program, please contact:
Department of Public Works
262.925.6700
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
[email protected]