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FACT SHEET ON <br /> HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE <br /> • Hazardous wastes present a significant danger to both human health and the <br /> environment. Hazardous wastes, PCB wastes and universal wastes are, therefore, <br /> prohibited by law from disposal at sanitary landfills. <br /> • Typical household wastes that are considered to be hazardous include oil-based <br /> paint, paint thinner, solvents, household cleaners, furniture polish, flammable liquids, <br /> waste chemicals, poisons, and pesticides. <br /> • Information on the property disposal of household hazardous waste material is <br /> available by contacting the San Joaquin County, Environmental Health Department. <br /> • There are civil and criminal penalties for the improper disposal of hazardous wastes. <br /> • Household hazardous waste collection programs are periodically conducted by San <br /> Joaquin County, , Environmental Health Department. <br /> • Visit the San Joaquin County website for more information. Click on Household <br /> Hazardous Waste under "General Information" at .co.san- <br /> ioaquin.ca.us/pubworks or contact the San Joaquin County, Public Works <br /> Department at (209)468-3000. <br /> ZAPROJECTS\Allied Waste\Forward\Five Year Permit Rvw 2013\JTD-5 Yr PR 2013\Appendices\App S-Load Check Program <br /> (SWT,2013)\HOLD\App D-FACT SHEET.doc <br /> 8/6/2014 <br />