Household Hazardous Waste

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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 that 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 drains, 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. Motor oil can be recycled at various "oil change" facilities around the community and at the HHW collections eight times a year. At these collections, all citizens of Shreveport and Bossier City and Caddo and Bossier Parishes can properly dispose of hazardous materials.

FAQ HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL:

HOW DO I DISPOSE OF MY HHW?

Shreveport Green facilitates 8 collections a year for the public, where members of the communities in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Caddo and Bossier Parishes can bring their household hazardous materials to be properly disposed of. This project is supported by the City of Shreveport, Republic Services, Bossier City, Caddo Parish, and Bossier Parish.

WHY DO I NEED A RESERVATION?

A reservation is required to facilitate an orderly and safe event. With reservations, there is generally no waiting for the citizens and less stress on the volunteers. A reminder email will be sent to all reservations on Friday before the collection if an email address is supplied. Appointments will be taken up to two days before the collection date OR until the schedule is filled to capacity.

WHERE DO I BRING MY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS?

Location will be given when appointment is made and in a follow up confirmation message to the email provided.

Next Date: 05/31/25

All appointments for 05/31/25 have been filled.

How do I make a reservation? You have the following options:

  1. Use the following link provided to schedule your appointment online:

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AA8AE22A6FECE9-53731148-june

  2. Email kcaldwell@shreveportgreen.org

  3. Call 318-219-1888

MATERIALS ACCEPTED:

  • Used oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, oil filters, brake fluid and similar automotive products

  • Latex and oil-based paints and stains, paint thinner, and paint solvents. Containers of dried paint can be safely discarded in regular garbage.

  • Flammable hydrocarbon products like gasoline and solvents

  • Cleaning products including acids, bases, bleach, and furniture polish

  • Mercury batteries, switches and thermometers and non-metallic mercury

  • Household batteries- alkaline and NiCad

  • Intact heating/cooling thermostats

  • Automobile/Marine batteries

  • Aerosols

  • Fluorescent and CFB lamps

  • Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides

E-WASTE ACCEPTED:

  • Computers

  • Laptops

  • Tablets 

  • Printers 

  • Servers

  • IP Phone Systems

  • Cell Phones

  • UPS's

  • Monitors - LCD and LED (No CRT)

  • TV - LCD and LED (No CRT)

  • Gaming Consoles

  • AC Adaptors

  • VCR And DVD Players

  • Sound Equipment & System 

  • All associated wires, adaptors, etc., such as usb cables, video cables, laptop ac adaptors 

  • Industrial Electronics - No Mercury switches, PCB's, Halogen/Halide Gases, or radiation devices. 

MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED:

  • Materials in leaking or improper containers

  • Household fire alarms and smoke detectors

  • Gas Cylinders

  • Household fire extinguishers

  • Radioactive materials

  • Furniture

  • Tires

  • Prescription Meds

  • Ammunition