Household Hazardous Waste
& Fire Safety
Hazardous materials that are tossed into trash or recycling containers can spark dangerous truck fires. Each year, the waste and recycling industry sees a growing number of these incidents. Improper disposal directly fuels the surge in truck fires across the industry.
The following hazardous items must never be placed in your trash bags, recycling, or Frontier Waste carts.
- Batteries of any kind
- Lithium batteries
- Commonly found in:
- E-bikes or Toys
- Rechargeable household batteries
- Power tools
- Cell phones or Laptops
- Chemicals (household or commercial)
- Pool chemicals
- Helium, Propane, or Oxygen tanks of any size
- Household solvents
- Fireworks
- Hot coals (even if one is still hot, a fire can start)
These materials can react, ignite, and create serious safety risks during collection.
These items can often be taken to a household hazardous waste facility or designated drop-off location. Availability varies by area, so be sure to check your local guidelines for proper disposal.
Help us keep our drivers safe and our communities protected!