Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  plate(Noun) A dish from which food is served or eaten. I filled my plate from the bountiful table. 2  plate(Noun) The contents of such a dish. I ate a plate of beans. 3  plate(Noun) A course at a meal. The meat plate was particularly tasty. 4  plate(Noun) A flat metallic object of uniform thickness.
What is Household Hazardous Waste? Household Hazardous Waste, or HHW, is any chemical or product that can cause serious illness or pose an environmental or health threat if improperly stored, transported, or disposed of. When hazardous waste is disposed of in the trash, down the drain, or on the ground, our water and soils can be contaminated or trash collectors can be harmed. Most products labeled dangerous, flammable, poison, combustible and corrosive are considered hazardous waste.
Each person in the United States produces an average of 4 pounds of household hazardous waste each year for a total of about 530,000 tons/year. The average U.S. household generates more than 20 pounds of household hazardous waste per year. As much as 100 pounds can accumulate in the home, often remaining there until the residents move out or do an extensive cleanout.