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HHW
Items Accepted
Items Not Accepted
Preparing Haz.
Waste for Trans.
& Disposal
Cost of Disposal
Household Haz.
Waste-What is it?
Identify Household
Haz. Products
Producing Less
Haz. Waste
At Home Disposal
Product Exchange
Recalls & Bans
Haz. Waste at
Home - Links
Mercury
Thermometer
Collection Prog.
Pharmaceuticals
Disposal
Sharps Disposal
Haz. Waste at
Businesses-Links
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How to Prepare Your
Waste Properly for
Disposal & Transport
Household Hazardous
Waste (HHW)
Solid Waste
Management
Protect Yourself
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Wear protective
clothing, gloves and goggles.
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Do not smoke.
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Do not wear contact
lenses if handling solvents.
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Do not expose yourself
to toxic chemicals if pregnant.
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Work in a
well-ventilated area.
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Avoid breathing fumes.
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Keep children and pets
away.
Bring Materials in
Original Containers
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If the original
container is not available, clearly mark on your container its
present contents.
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Do not mix different
waste products in the same container.
Pack Carefully
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Place containers in a
cardboard box lined with plastic. Do not place the product
within a plastic bag only.
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Pack them in an upright
position.
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Tighten all lids before
transporting.
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If a container is
leaking, pack in a larger, leak-free container. Soak up any
liquid with kitty litter.
Transport
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Place boxes in the car
trunk or pickup box.
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If you must transport
containers inside the vehicle, keep the vehicle
ventilated. Place combustibles out of direct sunlight
and away from heat sources.
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