In partnership with Missoula Public Health, Home ReSource provides year-round household chemical collection, reuse, and disposal services for the Missoula community.
What was once a one-day-a-year HazWaste Days event is now available year-round through a simple appointment-based program, making it easier for Missoula residents to dispose of unwanted household chemicals safely.
By offering ongoing disposal options for household hazardous waste, we help keep harmful materials out of Missoula’s groundwater and landfill.
Household chemical drop-off registration.
Before you sign up, here are a few things to know:
This program is for household materials only—we’re not able to accept waste from businesses or schools. Drop-offs are limited to 10 gallons per visit.
Take a look at the Accepted Materials Guide before scheduling and review this guide to ensure safe preparation and transportation. The $20 fee covers up to 10 gallons and is non-refundable. If this fee is a barrier, please email hcd@homeresource.org before filling out this form—we’re happy to work with you.
Still unsure about an item? Reach out before booking. We’re here to help!
Appointments are available on Mondays, 11 AM to 4 PM. Book up to 30 days in advance. Same-day appointments may not be available.
What is Household Hazardous Waste?
Some everyday products around your home can be dangerous to you and the environment if they’re thrown away like regular trash. Items like oil-based paint, aerosol cans, cleaning products, and weed killers can catch fire, leak, or harm people, pets, and our water.
We call these items household hazardous waste, and they need a little extra care when it’s time to get rid of them.
Common household chemical waste includes:
- Flammables, combustibles, and solvents
Propane canisters are accepted. - Automotive fluids (gasoline, diesel fluid, brake fluid, and similar products)
- Oil-based wood stains, mineral spirits, and related products
New or used oil is not accepted. - Pesticides and herbicides
- Mercury-containing products (thermometers, thermostats, and fluorescent lights)
- Acids, including muriatic acid for pools or fish tanks
- Strong cleaners or drain openers, including lye or sodium hydroxide
Reduce waste before you buy
The best way to cut down on household hazardous waste is to buy only what you need and choose safer, less hazardous products whenever possible.
Before purchasing something new, visit the paint room at Home ReSource. You may find exactly what you need while saving money and keeping usable materials out of the landfill.
A few important limits
We would love to accept everything, but some materials cannot be collected through our program. Our facility has limited space, certain items already have other disposal options, and some materials require costly handling and transportation to be managed safely.
