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Household hazardous waste (HHW)

abstract



Household hazardous waste (HHW) is the portion of a household product, which is no longer usable, left over or not wanted and has to be discarded or disposed. Household wastes are considered hazardous if they can burn easily, corrode or irritate the skin, have the potential to generate or explode, or are poisonous to humans and animals.
Household hazardous waste consists of the unwanted or unusable portion of consumer products that contain substances that can harm human health or the environment. Hazardous products are often found in the categories of automotive and home improvement products, cleaners and pesticides