Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste cannot be disposed of in the trash!Something is hazardous if it can catch fire, react, or explode when mixed with other substances, or if it is toxic. When disposed of improperly, these wastes can do serious damage to the health of humans, wildlife and the environment.
Some examples of hazardous waste are:
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PaintCare Program
Recycle latex and oil based paints year round by returning
unused portions to participating local retailers.
You may drop paint off at the following businesses:
About the new PaintCare Program:
Oregon legislation (HB 3037) signed into law on July 23, 2009 requires manufacturers of architectural paint sold in Oregon to establish an industry managed & funded leftover paint stewardship program. Beginning July 2010, latex & oil based paints can be recycled year round by returning unused portions to participating local paint retailers.
For more information on PaintCare, please visit PaintCare.org.
- Miller Paint, Ashland, call them directly at (541) 482-4002.
- Ashland Hardware Store, Ashland, (541) 482-3476. Please call first.
About the new PaintCare Program:
Oregon legislation (HB 3037) signed into law on July 23, 2009 requires manufacturers of architectural paint sold in Oregon to establish an industry managed & funded leftover paint stewardship program. Beginning July 2010, latex & oil based paints can be recycled year round by returning unused portions to participating local paint retailers.
For more information on PaintCare, please visit PaintCare.org.
Additional Information
The JCRP website has a wealth of information about hazardous waste.