Recycle » Residential » Residential Hazardous Waste » Ammonia
Ammonia
Do not place in curbside trash or recycle bins. Drop off unused ammonia, free of charge, at a Transfer Station’s Household Hazardous Waste site. Materials should be in closed, leak-proof containers with the contents labeled on the outside. No containers greater than 5 gallons.
Household ammonia is used as a general purpose cleaner. Ammonia is a respiratory irritant. Danger: Ammonia reacts with chlorine bleach to form a toxic gas.
Safer Alternatives: Mix 1 qt. warm water with 1 tsp. borax, and 1 tsp. liquid soap. If soaking baked on food, try filling the dish with 3 tbsp. baking soda mixed with 1 qt. water. If you would like to purchase a toxic-free cleaning alternative, Maid Naturally offers a number of environmentally safe products.
Sponsors
