What should I do with household hazardous waste items, such as fertilizers, drain cleaners and gas?

Household hazardous waste (HHW) products should never be poured on the ground, down the drain, or thrown out with the regular household garbage. Improper disposal can cause injury from contact or contaminate ground and drinking water. 

These materials may be disposed of during the specific HHW collection events. HHW collections occur twice annually, once in the fall and once in the spring. For more information, visit the Franklin County website.

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1. Why didn’t they pick up my extra garbage bags sitting next to the cart?
2. What is "Clean Up Week" (formerly Free Week)?
3. I am physically unable to take the carts to the curb for collection. What can I do?
4. My neighbors never take their garbage / recycle carts back to their house! What can I do about it?
5. What should I do with household hazardous waste items, such as fertilizers, drain cleaners and gas?
6. I think my garbage or recycling has been missed. Who do I contact to get it picked up?
7. If I set out carpet will the Solid Waste people take it?
8. When do you collect large items and household appliances?