Hazardous Materials Disposal -- Haz Bin
Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste from the Environmental Protection Agency:
https://www.epa.gov/hw/household-hazardous-waste-hhw
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Closing at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 30 (Oaks Day) and closed all day Saturday, May 1 (Derby Day).
- Closed Saturday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.
GUIDELINES:
- To avoid leakage, do not put chemicals in trash bags.
- The dumpsters on site are for staff use only - NOT for hazardous waste.
- No dumping.
- Hazardous waste from businesses is not accepted.
- Call 502-574-3290 before bringing any unusual or unidentifiable items.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Asbestos floor tiles (less than 25 lbs)
Automotive fluids
Batteries (auto, household and rechargeables)
Cleaners (bathroom, rug, upholstery, all-purpose spot removers)
Driveway sealers
Fertilizers
Fire extinguishers
Fluorescent light bulbs & LED light bulbs
Freon
Furniture polishes and waxes
Gasoline (including boat gas)
Hearing aid/watch batteries
Kerosene
Lawn/garden hazardous chemicals (container must be left at HazBin)
Mercury thermometers and thermostats
Metal polishes and rust removers
Mildew removers
Mineral spirits/turpentine
Mothballs
Nail polish and removers
Oil based paint or lead paint
Oven and drain cleaners
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides (container must be left at HazBin)
Propane tanks (1 lb and 20 lb grill tanks)
Smoke detectors
Solvents and degreasers
Spray paint
Swimming pool chemicals
Varnishes and stains
Wood preservatives
NOT ACCEPTED:
Items from businesses
Containers larger than 5 gallons or 40 pounds
More than 25 lbs of Asbestos
Helium tanks (empty per manufacturer's instructions and recycle at a scrap metal recycling facility)
Latex paint
If you have any unusual or unidentifiable items, please call 502-574-3290 before bringing it to the HazBin.
Not sure how to dispose of something? Try out the What Goes Where search tool!
Due to COVID-19 and limited staff, the latex paint recycling program has been suspended until further notice.
How to Dispose:
- 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.
- Containers with dried latex paint may be placed in tightly sealed plastic bags and placed in garbage containers for pickup. The metal lid may be recycled.
- Oil based paint or lead paint must be taken to Haz Bin for disposal.
Business Hazardous Waste Disposal
HAZ BIN accepts hazardous waste from Louisville Metro residents only. Businesses wishing to dispose of hazardous materials should contact a local hazardous waste disposal company.
- Kentucky's Division of Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Program
- The EPA offers this document to help small businesses understand the federal regulations that apply to businesses that generate hazardous waste: Managing Your Hazardous Waste: A guide for small businesses
