Reading the label of household products is the best way to identify if it contains a hazardous ingredient and is marked with one of the following term:

 Toxic: Poisonous or causes long-term illness

Reactive: Can explode when exposed to heat, water or shock

Flammable: Ignites or burns easily

Corrosive: Eats through materials, such as acid

Others: Warning, danger, caution, poison, keep out of reach of children, dispose of properly, use with adequate ventilation

 Light Bulbs

Willmar Municipal Utilities and Kandiyohi Power Coop residential customers receive free disposal of florescent and HID bulbs by showing a copy of your billing statement. 
For business accounts or other utilities florescent bulbs cost $.50 and HID bulbs cost $1 each.

Batteries

Kandiyohi County Household Hazardous Waste accepts any rechargeable batteries. 
Recycle auto batteries at any business that sells auto batteries.
Dispose of Alkaline batteries in the regular trash.

Recycle oil and oil filters at the Household Hazardous Waste Center's oil recycling area or any place in the State of MN that provides oil change services. Disposal is free of charge at any location.
Call the Household Hazardous Waste Center at 320-231-3587 for more information on these programs. No explosives or radioactive material are accepted.

Kandiyohi County is licensed to accept hazardous waste generated from business and farming operations.
To learn how to get started, call 320-231-3587.
If you already have a Minnesota Waste ID, Kandiyohi County's HHW is able to collect from Minimal Generator (MG) and Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG.)
Minimal Generator is less than 100 lbs. per year.
Very Small Quantity Generator is up to 220 lbs. per month.
Do you want to learn more about recycling and your business? Check out the resources available through Minnesota Waste Wise.