Hazardous materials are a common and important part of our everyday life. When properly controlled, these materials are useful elements in business, industry, agriculture, and at home. Uncontrolled, they may present a hazard to health and safety, the environment, and property. To meet the risks posed by hazardous materials, cooperative, concerted, and continuing efforts are being made to locate, identify, and quantify hazardous materials used and transported in Carson City; and to prepare to respond to any emergencies involving hazardous materials in the city.
The Carson City Environmental Control Authority (ECA) protects the city against toxic wastewater discharges and groundwater contamination by reviewing commercial building plans for required plumbing and pretreatment systems, and monitoring commercial wastewater and industrial by-product disposal. ECA programs include Pretreatment, Commercial Septic Tank and Industrial Waste Disposal.
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility provides Carson City residents with free hazardous waste disposal services every Thursday afternoon between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. by appointment only for the following materials:
- Oil-based paint
- Varnish
- Stain
- Gasoline
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
For more information or to make an appointment, call Environmental Control at (775) 887-2355.
The ECA division is also involved with the Carson City Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste Programs, and Water Quality.
Carson City Environmental Control Authority
Nevada Online Hazmat Reporting System
