 
| HOW DO I KNOW WHAT PRODUCTS ARE
HAZARDOUS? |
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Read the label carefully! Look for the words Danger,
Warning or Caution on the label. A hazardous
product has at least one of the following properties:
 TOXIC:
Poisonous or causes long-term illness. Pesticides, paint thinners, many
auto products and some cleaners are toxic. Look for words on the label
like, “Harmful or fatal if swallowed” or “Use only
in a well-ventilated area”.
FLAMMABLE:
Burns easily. Paint, thinners and other solvents, and auto products
are the most flammable materials used in the home. Look for words on
the label like “Do not use near heat or flame”, “Combustible”,
or do not smoke while using this product”.
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 CORROSIVE:
Eats through different materials. Oven cleaners, drain cleaners, toilet
bowl cleaners and auto batteries are common corrosive products. Look
for words on the label like “Causes severe burns on contact”,
or “Can burn eyes, skin, throat.”
REACTIVE:
Can explode when exposed to heat, air, water or shock.
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THE GARAGE…
Automotive Products
| Used Motor Oil & Filters |
Flammable |
Recycle.Take to the local
recycling location in your
area (link to Co. site) |
| Antifreeze |
Poisonous & Flammable Dangerous to animals & children because
of its sweet taste. |
Don’t pour antifreeze down the drain. Take to an HHW site
(link to SVSWA) |
| Car batteries |
Corrosive (acid) |
Trade in for new battery or
take to recycling center. |
| Gasoline |
Flammable |
Prevent fuel from breaking
down by using a fuel
additive for long-term
storage. Take bad fuel to
HHW facility. Mix old fuel
with a tank of gasoline. |
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THE SHED…
Paint and Solvents
| Paint |
Flammable |
Latex: If only a small amount is left (one inch or less), open
can and let
liquid evaporate outdoors, away from children and pets. Dispose
of can in the trash with lid off.
Oil Based: take paint containing lead and cans of latex paint too
full to dry out at HHW collection site. |
| Paint Thinner |
Flammable |
Recycle by storing in a closed jar until particles settle. Strain
off the clear liquid for reuse. Dry remaining sludge, wrap in plastic
and discard in the trash. |
| Solvents, wood preservatives, Chemicals |
Flammable |
Take to HHW collection site. |
 IN
THE HOUSE….
Cleaners
| Drain, oven and toilet, bowl cleaners & bleach |
Corrosive/Poisonous |
Use up according to label directions or offer to others that can
use them. Dispose of small amounts by pouring down drain with lots
of water. |
| Furniture polish, spot removers |
Flammable |
Use up according to label directions or offer to others
that can use them or take to HHW facility. |
| Hobby Chemicals |
Varies |
Call the HHW facility for disposal of specific chemicals. |
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THE YARD…
Pesticides/Herbicides
| Weed killer, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizer |
Poisonous |
Take to the HHW collection facility. Pesticides that are not banned
may be used up according to label directions or offered to others
that can use them. |
| Empty pesticide Containers |
Poisonous residue |
Rinse container three times and save rinse water and use as full-strength
pesticide. Wrap container in plastic bag and discard in the trash.
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