EHS cares about the quality of our natural environment. Not only is the department concerned with the proper disposal of chemical wastes on campus, but also with proper disposal of hazardous wastes at home by the students and staff of the University.
Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste" or "HHW." Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides, which contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.

Improper disposal of household hazardous wastes can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Many communities in the United States offer a variety of options for conveniently and safely managing HHW.
Below is a list of the surrounding counties and information on how to dispose of HHW in a safe and proper way in your area.

Visit the Environmental Protection Agency HHW web page for more information on household hazardous wastes, the dangers of improper disposal, and some tips on safe management methods.

Always call before you use the service. Each area has unique services.

Marion County 327-4TOX(4869)
• 7400 N. Lafayette Road - 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm
• 4929 S. Shelby St - 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm

Hancock County

Hendricks, Morgan, Montgomery, Parke, and Putnam Counties served by the West Central Solid Waste Management District 1-800-211-2750
   • Brownsburg Yardwaste Site – 6625 E. Highway 136, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
     from 8 am to 6 pm, March thru October
   • Martinsville Street Department – 1339 Blue Bluff Road, Tuesdays
     from 4 pm to 6 pm, March thru October
   • Plainfield Site – Plainfield Municipal Garage South Parking Lot,
     Wednesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm, March thru October
   • Rockville Yardwaste Site – behind Dormeyer on US 36, Wednesdays
     from 1 pm to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm, year-round
   • Crawfordsville Yardwaste Site – North end of Whitlock St,
     Thursdays from 4 pm to 6 pm, March thru October

Johnson County Waste Management District 738-2546
   • 18 West Jefferson St. Franklin, Indiana. A hazardous waste drop-off day is scheduled once a      year.

Carmel City Water Customers 571-2624

Hamilton County 776-4005
   • 1717 E. Pleasant St., Suite 200, Noblesville, Indiana. Monday thru Wednesday
     from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Thursday from 11:30 am to 8 pm, Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm,
     and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 8 am to 12 noon.

All Other Counties call your local Municipal Public Works or Street Department or your local Mayor’s office.