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Soaps and detergents are cleaning products containing surfactants that dissolve dirt and grease, designed to be water-soluble and typically safe for drain disposal.
Source: epa.gov : Soap and Detergent Manufacturing Effluent Guidelines | US EPA (1)
Soaps and Detergents Summary
Also known as: laundry soap, dishwashing soap, hand soap
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Do not donate soaps and detergents mixed or contaminated with other substances.
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About Soaps and Detergents
What it is
The vast majority of cleaning products are water soluble and are formulated for safe disposal in either municipal or home wastewater treatment systems. The concentrated forms of some commercial cleaning products are classified as hazardous, creating potential handling, storage, and disposal issues for users, though typical household formulations are not. EPA considers some leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic as household hazardous waste.(1, 3)
How it’s recycled
After disposal, biodegradable surfactants are processed through sewer systems or septic systems into nonhazardous byproducts, where treatments separate solid waste by flotation or settling and dissolved materials are broken down by microorganisms.(5)
How to prepare it
Read the label and follow the directions for smart use and disposal of any cleaning product. Read product labels for disposal directions to reduce the risk of products exploding, igniting, leaking, mixing with other chemicals, or posing other hazards.(5)
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Environmental impact
EPA recommends using nontoxic, phosphate-free soaps because while phosphates have low toxicity, they cause nutrient pollution and feed algae, leading to eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. Certain ingredients in cleaning products can present hazard concerns to exposed populations or toxicity to aquatic species in waters receiving inadequately treated wastes.(2, 4, 6)
Did you know?
Plastic bottles for most laundry, dishwashing and household cleaning products contain between 25% to 100% recycled resin and often can be recycled again after use.(5)
Sources & additional reading
- Soap and Detergent Manufacturing Effluent Guidelines | US EPA epa.gov
- Identifying Greener Cleaning Products | US EPA epa.gov
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) | US EPA epa.gov
- What You Can Do: In Your Home | US EPA epa.gov
- Cleaning Product Disposal | The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) cleaninginstitute.org
- Phosphates in detergent - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
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