Solid waste, commonly known as trash, garbage, refuse or rubbish, is a waste type consisting of everyday items that are discarded or unwanted by society. It is produced by households, businesses and industries.
Do you have other wastes like paint, pesticides, tires and computers?
Check out our Household Hazardous and Specialty Waste page for more information on how to dispose of these items, and other hazardous or speciality wastes.
Smoke Detectors
Ionization smoke detectors contain a small amount of radioactive material to detect smoke. According to the U.S. EPA, there is…