If you do have to use a different container be sure to label adequately in case of poisoning and for safe use and disposal. Some household hazardous wastes shouldn't be landfilled because they can be recycled or used as an energy saving fuel. Remember to never dump hazardous wastes on the ground, and always check the label before pouring them down the drain. Household hazardous wastes should never be flushed into septic systems or down sewer drains because these wastes can kill the active bacteria either in your septic tank or at the waste water treatment facility. Garbage collectors and landfill workers can be injured by exploding aerosol cans, splashing chemicals or poisonous fumes created by mixed chemicals.
Chemical reactions can also cause fires in garbage collection trucks.
When transporting household hazardous wastes to a collection, remember that these are hazardous wastes. Businesses or industries transporting the same wastes would be required to adhere to a number of safety and handling regulations.