A product is
likely in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) category if the
label bears the words Caution, Flammable, Danger, Hazard or
similar words. These are products that can cause harm to humans,
animals or the environment and must be treated with care. It
is against the law to dispose of these products in the trash
or recycling.
Disposal
Contact your
waste hauler or go to www.hhw.org
to learn about the proper disposal of these and other common
household products requiring special care:
- Fluorescent
light bulbs
- Pesticides
- Cleaning
chemicals and solvents
- Batteries
(household and automotive)
- Paints and
paint thinners
- Medicines
- Motor oil and
filters
- Toxic spills
and clean ups greater than one gallon
- Electronics
Clean
Up
To clean up toxic
spills like motor oil, paint and antifreeze, use an absorbent
material, such as kitty litter. Clean up spills and dispose of
soiled absorbent material promptly.
Alternatives
Use a less toxic
alternative product whenever possible.
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