Hazardous
household wastes are substances which:
May be harmful
to you, animals or the environment when not handled properly.
Can be in the form of a solid, liquid or gas.
Can result in the pollution of groundwater, lakes, rivers, and
soil when disposed of improperly.
- Tighten
caps and leave materials in original labeled containers.
- Pack
containers in sturdy boxes and pad with newspaper.
- Sort
paint, pesticides and household cleaners and pack separately.
- Avoid
spills and NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
- Never
smoke while handling hazardous materials.
- Use
up products so there is nothing to dispose.
- Donate
leftover paints and other products to a local service organization.
- Recycle
used motor oil at your landfill or service station.
- Never
pour harmful chemicals down the drain or on the ground.
- Take
your household toxics to a household hazardous waste collection
site.
WHAT
TO TAKE:
- Antifreeze
- Creosote
- Drain
Cleaners
- Driveway
Sealer
- Gasoline
- Herbicides
- Household
Batteries
- Insecticides
- Lead/Oil
Based Paints (not latex)
- Muriatic
Acid
- Oven
Cleaners
- Paint
Thinners
- Pesticides
- Photo
Chemicals
- Pool
Chemicals
- Rodent
Killers
- Varnish
- Wood
Preservatives
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