Proper disposal of household hazardous wastes is a must. When improperly disposed, these items can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Household hazardous wastes poured down the storm drain, into your lawn, or down the drive do not receive any treatment before washing into a nearby creek or stream or seeping into local groundwater. Even household hazardous waste poured down sinks is not properly treated, whether they go through a septic system or a wastewater treatment plant. The water treatment processes cannot neutralize most of the hazardous materials. Therefore, the wastewater remains toxic, even after it has been treated.
