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Froper Disposal of Hazardous Waste )me Uwdes 15;F Uate Page l of 2 Proper Disposal ®f Hazardous Waste by Beth Berry The proper handling of hazardous waste--whether in the form of reuse,recycling or safe disposal--helps prevent accidental environmental contamination,while reducing the United States'dependence on raw materials and the energy needed to make new products. Household hazardous wastes,such as paints,oils,antifreeze, cleaners and pesticides should never be poured down the sink or dumped on the ground.Citizens should not put out any of these products,or those that contain mercury or other heavy metals,for landfill-bound garbage collection. (See References 1) Sponsored Linc RECEIVED Plumbing Contractors OCT 1 9 2016 Enter Your Zip Code And Connect To Local Plumbers.Get Free Estimates! wvmhomeadvisor.com ENVIRONMENTAL HFI ALTh Reduction DEPARTMEN Reducing the use of hazardous materials is an essential step in an efficient hazardous-waste management plan.Many nonhazardous and nontoxic alternatives to hazardous products exist.For example,paints that do not contain volatile organic compounds are not hazardous and may be easier to dispose of than their highly toxic counterparts.Purchasing hazardous materials for one-time use often results in unused containers of toxic products under your kitchen sink or in your garage.Consider sharing such products with a friend or neighbor,or think twice about their necessity before purchasing.(See References 2) Reuse Many municipalities have household hazardous waste exchange programs for unused or leftover paints,pesticides, solvents and automotive and cleaning products.Drop-off sites and occasional curbside pickup programs collect and store these waste products and allow them to be used by someone else instead of being thrown away.Contact your local sanitation department to see which products they accept.(See References z) Recycling Privately owned recycling centers may accept hazardous waste products.They arrange for extraction and recycling of reusable portions of hazardous wastes,such as solvents and metals.Check with your local sanitation department to see if the waste you give them is being disposed of or recycled.Some local businesses also accept hazardous waste for recycling.You can drop off your old rechargeable batteries at many home improvement stores.Many automotive shops accept used motor oil and old car batteries.In addition,some manufacturers offer"buy-back" programs in which they directly handle the recycling of their old products.These programs typically focus on appliances and e-waste,but many other types of products are accepted--for example,some light-bulb manufacturers accept discarded bulbs.If you strike out at local recycling centers,it's always worth contacting the manufacturer.(See References x) Disposal http://homeguides.sfgate.com/proper-disposal-hazardous-waste-79702.html 7/14/201