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, the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne
Joint Solid Waste Management District holds
an annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection
every year in the fall that provides residents
the opportunity to turn in oil, paint, solvents,
pesticides, automotive products, mercury, computers
and other hazardous products for free.
| Antifreeze |
| Antifreeze
can be disposed at the District's annual
Household Hazardous Waste Collection. |
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| Batteries |
| Alkaline batteries can be
safely disposed in your trash. Batteries
that should be recycled at our Hazardous
Waste Collection include lead-acid batteries
from engines and rechargeable batteries
from cell phones, power tools, cordless
phones and lap top computers. Lead-acid
batteries can be turned in at many auto
part stores. Rechargeable batteries can
be turned in at many retail stores including
Radio Shack, Target, Alltell, Sears, Staples,
Lowes and many cell phone stores. 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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| Gasoline
and Kerosene |
| These fuels can be disposed
at the District's annual Household Hazardous
Waste Collection or can be reconditioned
and used up. These 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 or it can be disposed at our
annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection. |
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| Mercury |
| Liquid mercury and items that
contain mercury such as thermometers, thermostats
and switches should be disposed through
our annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
For more information on mercury check out
the Agency
for Toxic Substances. |
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| Motor
Oil |
| Used motor oil can be recycled
at many service stations. Check your local
yellow pages. |
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| Paint |
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The best option is to use up paint for
its not it's intended purpose. If the
paint is too old to use then you can secure
your latex or oil paints for the District's
annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
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. 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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| 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 |
| Unwanted solvents should be
saved for the District's annual Household
Hazardous Waste Collection. 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, give to a friend or
save for an upcoming Household Hazardous
Waste Collection. |
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| Tips
For Safe Handling of Hazardous Household
Products |
- Buy only what you need.
- Follow label directions and use only
what is needed for the job. Twice as
much does not mean twice the results.
- Wear gloves and protective clothing
to prevent skin contact.
- Use products in well ventilated areas.
- Do not mix products. Doing so can
cause dangerous chemical reactions or
an explosion.
- 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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