simple data-driven programs to recycle cleaning products

The best way to get rid of cleaning product chemicals is to use them all up. When it comes to cleaners, use what you can, and then refer to the label for disposal instructions of any unused chemicals. Sometimes, it’s safe to pour down the drain. Other times, the manufacturer will have more specific guidelines for safe and responsible disposal. Once the chemicals are used up, a recycling partner like CheckSammy collects and sorts the bottles, cans, and boxes to recycle them. We donate any discarded cleaning supplies like brooms or vacuums, and recycle cleaning product receptacles sustainably.

Technically, you can pour bleach down the drain as long as you follow it with lots of water, but we recommend that you err on the side of caution. Bleach and other cleaning chemicals (like ammonia) can get trapped inside pipes. When these liquids mix, they can create toxic fumes that may be dangerous to humans and animals. Also, if you have a septic system, it’s best to steer clear of using bleach. Bleach kills the good bacteria inside septic tanks. Without that good bacteria, the septic system won’t work properly.

This depends on the cleaning product in question. The good news is, CheckSammy inspects all your products and knows exactly how to handle them responsibly – so you don’t have to do a thing.