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Hazardous Waste Disposal & Alternatives
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The average home contains more than 60 hazardous products, which pose serious safety issues:
- Hazardous waste can endanger the health and safety of people and pets.
- Putting hazardous waste in the garbage or recycling puts collectors and sorters at risk.
- Pouring them down the drain overloads sewage facilities and endangers fish and other animals.
Safe Hazardous Waste Disposal Options in Your Area, including free drop sites:
What Is Household Hazardous Waste?:
Material in containers labeled "Warning", "Caution", "Danger", or "Poison", such as:
Medical
Syringes
Pharmaceuticals
Mercury-containing thermometers
Cleaners
Aerosol sprays
Disinfectants
Drain cleaners
Flea and roach killers
Spot removers
Toilet bowl cleaners
Metal polish
Oven cleaner
Solvents
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Electronics
Computers
TVs
Cell phones
Mercury-containing Items
Fluorescent bulbs & tubes
Mercury thermostats
Nicad batteries
Lawn & Garden
Insecticides
Herbicides
Fertilizer
Paint-related Products
Paint, stain, varnish
Paint thinners
Paint strippers
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Automotive
Used motor oil
Used antifreeze
Gasoline
Vehicle batteries
Brake fluid
Carburetor cleaner
Diesel fuel
Transmission fluid
Car polish or wax
Hobby & Recreation
Photographic chemicals
Chemistry set chemicals
Pool and spa chemicals
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Safe Alternative to Hazardous Household Products
Find and use the safest products
More information:
Safer Alternative References:
- Clean it Fast, Clean it Right - Edited by Jeff Brendenberg, Rodale Press. Household tips from A
to W (even a remedy for shrunken sweaters!) using common generic products.
- Clean House, Clean Planet - Karen Logan, Pocket Books. Wealth of cleaning information and rates
the effectiveness and cost estimates of alternatives.
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