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Froper Disposal of Hazardous Waste I Home Guides 15;F Gate Page 1 ot'2 <br /> Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste <br /> by Beth Berry <br /> The proper handling of hazardous waste--whether in the form of reuse,recycling or safe disposal--helps prevent <br /> accidental environmental contamination,while reducing the United States'dependence on raw materials and the energy <br /> needed to make new products. Household hazardous wastes,such as paints,oils,antifreeze,cleaners and pesticides <br /> should never be poured down the sink or dumped on the ground.Citizens should not put out any of these products,or <br /> those that contain mercury or other heavy metals,for landfill-bound garbage collection.(See References i) <br /> Sponsored Link <br /> Plumbing Contractors <br /> Enter Your Zip Code And Connect To Local Plumbers.Get Free Estimates? <br /> va,vT%v.homeadvisor.co n <br /> Reduction <br /> Reducing the use of hazardous materials is an essential step in an efficient hazardous-waste management plan.Many <br /> nonhazardous and nontoxic alternatives to hazardous products exist.For example,paints that do not contain volatile <br /> organic compounds are not hazardous and may be easier to dispose of than their highly toxic counterparts.Purchasing <br /> hazardous materials for one-time use often results in unused containers of toxic products under your kitchen sink or in <br /> your garage.Consider sharing such products with a friend or neighbor,or think twice about their necessity before <br /> purchasing.(See References 2) <br /> Reuse <br /> Many municipalities have household hazardous waste exchange programs for unused or leftover paints,pesticides, <br /> solvents and automotive and cleaning products.Drop-off sites and occasional curbside pickup programs collect and <br /> store these waste products and allow them to be used by someone else instead of being thrown away.Contact your local <br /> sanitation department to see which products they accept.(See References 1) <br /> Recycling <br /> Privately owned recycling centers may accept hazardous waste products.They arrange for extraction and recycling of <br /> reusable portions of hazardous wastes,such as solvents and metals.Check with your local sanitation department to see <br /> if the waste you give them is being disposed of or recycled.Some local businesses also accept hazardous waste for <br /> recycling.You can drop off your old rechargeable batteries at many home improvement stores.Many automotive shops <br /> accept used motor oil and old car batteries.In addition,some manufacturers offer"buy-bath'programs in which they <br /> directly handle the recycling of their old products.These programs typically focus on appliances and e-waste,but many <br /> other types of products are accepted--for example,some light-bulb manufacturers accept discarded bulbs.If you strike <br /> out at local recycling centers,it's always worth contacting the manufacturer.(See References i) <br /> Disposal <br /> http://homeguides.sfgate.coin/proper-disposal-hazardous-waste-79702.htn11 7/14/201 <br />