how do you dispose of hydrogen peroxide?

Question

I bought a fresh bottle and want to throw out the older one. Is it OK to just dump it down the drain?

Answer 1

Hydrogen Peroxide Disposal

Answer 2

I found this online:

Disposal: Unused or unwanted portions of household hydrogen peroxide should taken to a hazardous household waste collection center. If a collection center is not available, 3-5 % peroxide solutions can be flushed down the drain. If you use a septic tank or lagoon, dispose of small quantities over several days. For information about disposing of 10% peroxide solutions, contact your local fire department or wastewater treatment plant.

Answer 3

This information came from Perdue University:
Disposal: Unused or unwanted portions of household hydrogen peroxide should taken to a hazardous household waste collection center. If a collection center is not available, 3-5 % peroxide solutions can be flushed down the drain. If you use a septic tank or lagoon, dispose of small quantities over several days. For information about disposing of 10% peroxide solutions, contact your local fire department or wastewater treatment plant.

Answer 4

I would say it would be okay to pour it down the drain. hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) will turn into water (H2O) and oxygen if exposed to light or organic material, which is why it comes in a brown bottle.

Answer 5

Wash your hair with it and go out in the sun -- cheap blond mix

Otherwise throw it out or recycle it

Answer 6

One bottle ... no problem. Pour it down the drain.

Answer 7

i didn't know it went out of date--when did this start?

Answer 8

It will clean your pipes too!