The best way to get rid of
hazardous products is to use them up or give
them away to someone who can. Since this is
not always possible, below is a list of suggestions and places that you can take your waste too.
| Antifreeze |
| Check with your local auto parts store or auto garage to see if they will accept antifreeze. |
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| Batteries |
Alkaline batteries (household batteries) can be
safely disposed in your trash. Lead-acid
batteries (car batteries) can be turned in at many auto
part stores and auto garages.
Rechargeable batteries can
be turned in at many retail stores including Home Depot, Radio Shack, Best Buy, Staples,
and many other retailers. For a
list of rechargeable battery recycling locations
visit the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation.
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| Drain
Cleaner |
The
recommended way to dispose of drain cleaner
is to use it up according to package directions.
Never mix drain cleaner with bleach or ammonia
since toxic fumes or an explosion could
occur. |
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| Fluorescent Light Bulbs |
For more information on where to take the light bulbs before the collection, check out the Ohio EPA's website.
Home Depot
As part of their long term commitment to the environment and sustainability, The Home Depot is pleased to offer free in-store compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling to all of their stores nationwide. Just look for the signs and collection units in their stores. For more information, check out their website online at: http://www6.homedepot.com/ecooptions/index.html.
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| Gasoline
and Kerosene |
Fuels, even if they are
old or contain oil or water, can be used
after being "reconditioned". Note:
When mixing fuels for a lawn mower or snow
blower be sure to only mix what you need.
At the end of the season, allow the engine
to run dry to use up any remaining fuel. |
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| Household
Cleaning Products |
These products should be used
up or given to someone who can. Household
cleaners can still be used even if they
are several years old. Most water soluble
cleaning products can be safely disposed
down the drain with running water. Do not
mix products. Aerosol products can be disposed
by turning the can upside down and then
depressing the nozzle to release the propellant.
Do this outdoors. Dispose the container
in the trash. |
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| Oven
Cleaner |
Oven cleaner is caustic material
that should be used up according to package
directions. |
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| Mercury |
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| Motor
Oil |
| In case you need some motivation, consider this factoid from Earth911: Every gallon of used motor oil that's improperly disposed of can contaminate one million gallons of drinking water. Bring it to Wall-Mart, Autozone, Jiffy Lube or search online for more convenient choices. |
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| Paint |
The best option is to use up paint for
its intended purpose.
Make sure to follow these guidelines when
securing your paint:
- Keep in original container
- If container is leaking, wrap in
heavy-duty plastic bags & place
in a box with cat litter to contain
any small leaks- Label new box with
contents and date
- Store away from children and pets
You can also solidify your unusable paint.
Depending on the type and quantity of
paint, this procedure of drying out paint
can be lengthy and may take up to several
days or weeks.
- Find a well-ventilated area that is
protected from children and pets.
- For small quantities (less than 1
inch), remove the lid and allow liquids
to evaporate. (Make sure proper ventilation)
Do not smoke near cans and avoid contact
with the liquid or inhaling vapors.
- For quantities greater than 1 inch
left in container (latex only), you
can add cat litter or sawdust to absorb
the paint. Make sure to stir the mixture
to allow air to flow through.
- When completely dry, discard with
the regular trash (put in a bag or box in with your trash). With cans, leave
the lids off so the trash company can
see that the paint is hardened.
NOTE: Small quantities of paint and
aerosol cans can also be painted on
cardboard or newspaper to use up.
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| Pesticides/Herbicides |
The best way to dispose of
these products is to use them up according
to label directions unless the products
contain banned ingredients like DDT or Chlordane.
If is it not possible to use up the products
then safely store them for the District's
annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection. |
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| Propane Tanks |
Throughout the year, you can take propane tanks to Gale's RECYCLE IT at 354 Florence Ave, Dover, Ohio free of charge. There is no limit on how many you can take. Propane tanks are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm and Saturdays, 8:00am - 12:00pm. For additional information, contact Gale's at 330-343-1555.
AmeriGas in Canton will also accept propane tanks for a $5.00 charge. Contact them at (866) -767-1100.
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| Syringes
and Hypodermic Needles |
| Seal in an empty plastic pop
bottle and label 'household syringes'. Discard
in trash. DO NOT recycle. |
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| Turpentine/Paint
Removers/Solvents |
Solvents can
also be reused until they have been used
up without losing their effectiveness but
they may need to be filtered first. To do
so, pour the product through a coffee filter
over a glass jar. Paint and other sludge
particles will be trapped in the filter.
Wrap the filter in newspaper and dispose
in the trash. Store the clean solvent in
a sealed and labeled glass jar. |
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| Wood
Stains and Sealers |
| Use up or give to a friend. |
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| Tips
For Safe Handling of Hazardous Household
Products |
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Buy only what you need.
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Follow label directions and use only
what is needed for the job. Twice as
much does not mean twice the results.
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Wear gloves and protective clothing
to prevent skin contact.
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Use products in well ventilated areas.
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Do not mix products. Doing so can
cause dangerous chemical reactions or
an explosion.
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Avoid aerosol products. Aerosols
disperse the substance in tiny droplets
that can be inhaled or absorbed through
the skin.
- Store products in their original container
in well-ventilated areas.
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