Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

What is House Hazards

Household Hazardous Waste is any product that meets one or more of the characteristics and is generated in small quantities, typically 5 gallons or less. Hazardous Waste is any product that meets one or more of the characteristics:

  • Corrosive/Caustic - can burn and destroy living tissue.
  • Flammable/Combustible - can be easily ignited
  • Reactive/Explosive - can detonate or explode through heat exposure, sudden shock or change in pressure.
  • Radioactive - can damage and destroy cells and chromosomal materials.
  • Toxic/Poisonous - can cause injury or death through ingestion, inhalation or absorption.

Where to Bring Your HHW

The Las Cruces (SCSWA) Recycling Center - 2855 W Amador. View the list of County Collection Centers. View the Hours of Operation for the Las Cruces Recycling Center. View the Hours of Operation for County Collection Centers. For more information or questions, contact SCSWA at 575-528-3800.

What You can Drop-Off

Household Hazardous Waste is any product that meets one or more of the characters below and is generated in small quantities, typically 5 gallons or less. Hazardous Waste is any product that meets one or more of the characteristics below.

  • Batteries - automotive and rechargeable household batteries (NO ALKALINE)
  • Cleaners
  • Cooking Oils
  • Herbicides, Insecticides and Pesticides
  • Motor oil and fluids
  • Paints and stains
  • Sealant
  • Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
  • Televisions and Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) - Limit 3 (in any combination) per household, per day. Minimum Charge Is Applicable.

No Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLS) or Styrofoam Is Accepted.

For information on how to dispose of sharps please visit the Sharps Medical Waste page.