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WHAT DO <br /> When leftover paint, used oil, pool chemicals and other products containing dangerous materials are thrown away, they become"HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES." <br /> HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) is any material discarded from homes which may threaten human health or the environment when disposed of improperly. It <br /> is illegal to dispose of these items in the garbage, down drains, or onto the ground. Chemicals in illegally disposed hazardous waste can be released into the environment and <br /> contaminate our air, water, and possibly the food we eat. Americans generate 1.6 million tons of HHW per year.The average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds of <br /> *^ HHW in the basement, garage/and in storage. <br /> aan <br /> Household Cleaners Pesticides&Garden Products Automotive Products These Universal Wastes and Electronic W' <br /> •Abrasive Cleanser •Chemical Fertilizer •Anti-freeze are banned from disposal in the trash; <br /> •Ammonia-based Cleaner • Flea Collars,Sprays&Bombs •Auto&Motorcycle Batteries fortunately, most can sasa recycled: <br /> tr <br /> • Bleach-based Cleaner • Fungicide, •Auto Paint and Primer <br /> •Chlorine Bleach • Herbicide&Weed Killer •Car Wax • Batteries: <br /> • Disinfectant } • Insecticide&Bug Killer • Engine Cleaner&Degreaser Alkaline <br /> • Drain Opener 1 -. . Rodent Poisons •Gasoline&Diesel FuelButton Style <br /> •Glass Cleaner i • Roach&Ant Killers - Kerosene Lead Acid <br /> •Oven Cleaner •Snail&Slug Poisons = •Motor Oil <br /> •Scouring Powder NiCad <br /> RW •Transmission Fluid �- Other Rechargeables <br /> •Spot Remover Pool&Hobby Products �"- •Fluorescent Bulbs <br /> •Toilet Bowl Cleaner •Artist&Model Paints Paint Products •Mercury Devices: <br /> • Upholstery&Rug Cleaner • Firearm Cleaning Solvent - • Enamel&Oil-based Paint Mercury Thermometers <br /> • Photographic Chemicals • Furniture Stripper Mercury Thermostats <br /> Other Household Products • Pool Chemicals, Including Disinfectants • Latex&Water-based Paint Other Devices Containing Mercury <br /> •Aerosol Spray Cans &PH Balancing Chemicals • Paint Stripper • Consumer Electronic Devices`: <br /> • Floor Polish •Solvent-Based Glue <br /> • Furniture Polish • Rust Paint Answering Machines <br /> • Stain Cellular Tele <br /> •Mercury Thermometers =used. <br /> Visit our Reuse Room for FREE products] •Thinner,Solvent&Turpentine phones <br /> •MedicinesThe Household Hazardous Waste Facility has a Reuse •Vamish Computers <br /> •Mothballs h' Computer Monitors" <br /> Room for products that are new or only partially •Wood Preservative Telephones <br /> • Nail Polish&Remover Items typically include usable paint,solvents, - <br /> • Sharps(syringes, blood test products)* t'J. Radios&Stereos <br /> P sp ) plant fertilizers,pesticides,cleaners,pool supplies _ Printers <br /> • Shoe Polish and much more. San Joaquin County residents may t <br /> • Silver Polish take up to 10 items per visit,FREE of chargee. s I c VCR/DVD Players <br /> '' •••111��911 <br /> Televisions** <br /> ��. e <br /> `Muse be delivered in a sealed container. Other Small Consumer Electronics"' <br /> Ewoo2Eo EY- SAN JOAQUIN RESIDENTS CAN DROP OFF ANY OF THE ITEMS ON THIS PAGE AT <br /> R7d `a4 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY'S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY Limit of 5 electronic items per trip. <br /> 17 inch screen maxi <br /> 4&11FREE! Please call for details.• <br /> "'°"°°•�'YO1f QUESTIONS? CALL US AT(209) 468-3066 - <br />