The Household Hazardous Materials collection, HAZ BIN, is a program run by the Metro Solid Waste Management Department. HAZ BIN is available to all residents of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro area. It provides a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials which are not accepted by household garbage collection or recycling centers. No waste may be accepted from businesses.

ITEMS ACCEPTED

• Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides
• Fertilizers
• Lawn/garden chemicals
• Swimming pool chemicals
• Driveway sealers
• Gasoline (including boat gas)
• Kerosene
• Solvents and degreasers
• Mildew removers
• Asbestos floor tiles
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Mercury thermometers and thermostats
• Nail polish and removers
• Mothballs
• Furniture polishes and waxes
• Cleaners (bathroom, rug, upholstery, all-purpose spot removers)
• Metal polishes and rust removers
• Oven and drain cleaners
• Batteries (auto, household and rechargeables)
• Hearing aid/watch batteries
• Automotive fluids
• Mineral spirits/turpentine
• Varnishes and stains
• Wood preservatives
• Oil based paint or lead paint
• Propane tanks (1 lb and 20 lb grill tanks)

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

• Items from businesses
• Containers larger than 5 gallons or 40 pounds
• Radioactive materials, including smoke detectors
• Fire extinguishers
• Freon®
• Latex paint

HAZ BIN LOCATION

7501 Grade Lane

Directions: Take I-65 to Outer Loop west, exit 127W, go approximately one mile and turn north on Grade Lane. Entrance is located one quarter mile on right at the end of the driveway.

Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

PAINT DISPOSAL

While oil based paint or lead paint must be taken to HAZ BIN for disposal, water-based or latex paint is not a hazardous waste, and is not accepted at HAZ BIN. However, it can not be included with household garbage in liquid form.

If there is only a small quantity of paint in the can, remove the lid and let stand in a well-ventilated area away from children or pets until dry. For larger quantities of paint, or to speed up the drying process, stir in an absorbent such as sand, kitty litter, sawdust, vermiculite, or shredded paper.

Containers with dried latex paint (without lids) can be placed in tightly sealed plastic bags and placed in garbage containers for pickup.

HAZ BIN accepts hazardous waste from Louisville Metro residents only.  However, businesses wishing to dispose of hazardous materials may contact:

                        Veolia ES Technical Solutions
                        405 Mac Lean Avenue
                        Louisville, KY  40209
                        502.375.2386

                        Safety-Kleen
                        261 Eiler Avenue
                        Louisville, KY  40214
                        502.368-0322
                        www.safety-kleen.com

Hazardous Materials and Waste Contractors are also listed in the BellSouth Yellow Pages.