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How-To:
Manage your non-hazardous household waste By
managing non-hazardous waste at home, residents can help make sure their
community is available to provide low-cost hazardous waste disposal for the long
term. How do I know if something is hazardous? Household products with the words danger, warning, toxic, corrosive, flammable, or caution should not be poured down your drain, thrown in your trash, or let to drip down your driveway. Take these items to the Calhoun County Satellite Facility south of Rockwell City, IA. ·
“Harmful or
fatal if swallowed” ·
“Do not use
near heat or flame” ·
“Causes severe
burns on contact” The
most common hazardous materials found in the household ·
In the shop or in
storage: herbicides, fertilizers, insecticides, insect repellent, rodent killer,
garden sprays ·
In the garage:
aerosols, cleaning agents, asphalt/roofing tar, glues/adhesives, paint, varnish,
paint thinner, strippers, solvents, flammable oils, gasoline, kerosene,
antifreeze, motor oil, household batteries, lead acid batteries, photography
chemicals, , pool chemicals, other chemicals ·
In the closet:
general cleaning agents, fluorescent light bulbs, carpet cleaner, furniture
cleaner, pet supplies ·
In the bathroom:
drain cleaners, rust and stain removers, toilet bowl cleaners, grout sealer For
more information on storing, disposing or managing chemicals, call Metro Waste Authority’s Tuesday – Friday Saturday Open
the first and third Saturday of each month By
managing non-hazardous waste at home, residents can help make sure their
community is available to provide low-cost hazardous waste disposal for the long
term. Household
batteries that are hazardous The following household batteries are hazardous and should be taken to the satellite facility: ·
Mercuric-Oxide (button batteries)—Non-rechargeable batteries used in
hearing aids. ·
Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)—Rechargeable batteries used in kitchen appliances,
power tools and other household products. ·
Lithium or Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)—Used
in digital cameras, etc. Batteries you can throw in the trash Many
common batteries can be thrown in the trash.
They come in several sizes: AAA, AA, C, D, 6V, 9V.
They also come in several types: ·
Alkaline ·
Carbon Zinc (rechargeable) ·
Alkaline Manganese (rechargeable) How-To:
Manage your non-hazardous household waste By
managing non-hazardous waste at home, residents can help make sure their
community is available to provide low-cost hazardous waste disposal for the long
term. ·
The best way to
dispose of a small excess amount of pesticide is to use it.
Apply according to directions on the label. ·
Store pesticides
in their original containers, complete with labels that list ingredients,
directions for use, and antidotes. ·
Never transfer
pesticides to other containers. ·
Store chemicals
in a dry, protected area. Concrete
surfaces cause metal containers to corrode. ·
Do not over-apply pesticides to use up the excess. ·
Store paint in a
dry area and place lid on tightly to keep air out. To
keep a good seal on the lid, store paint cans upside down (make sure the lids
are on tight). Properly handled,
oil-based paint has a shelf life of almost 15 years! ·
Don’t buy more
chemicals then you will use in one season. · Handle any spills according to the label directions. Do not re-use spilled products. Spilled products can be taken to the satellite facility. ·
Learn about the
different types of chemicals you use in your pool. You
may be able to minimize the types of chemicals you store. ·
Never mix
chemicals, even different brands of the same type. This
includes using a clean, dry scoop for each product. Do
not put a wet scoop back into a container. How-To:
Manage your non-hazardous household waste By
managing non-hazardous waste at home, residents can help make sure their
community is available to provide low-cost hazardous waste disposal for the long
term. How
to manage pool chemicals ·
Store and use all chemicals according to the
manufacturer’s directions. ·
Store them out of
the reach of children. Keep them off
the floor in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, with the lids firmly in place. ·
Store dry and wet
chemicals away from each other and never store any liquid on a shelf above dry
chemicals. Do not stack pool
chemicals. ·
Never store them
in direct sunlight and keep them away from any source of flame. ·
A separate locked
storage area for pool chemicals is recommended, as the products can react with
many other substances and create hazardous fumes and explosions. ·
Never mix chemicals, even different brands of the same type.
This includes using a clean, dry scoop for each product.
Do not put a wet scoop back into a container. ·
Always add the
product to water, never add water to the product. ·
Read and follow
label instructions and don’t overuse. ·
Wear protective
glasses and gloves. ·
Add chemicals to
the pool one at a time and follow the directions regarding time specifications. How-To:
Manage your non-hazardous household waste By
managing non-hazardous waste at home, residents can help make sure their
community is available to provide low-cost hazardous waste disposal for the long
term. •
Open the paint can and let it dry out on its own; •
Pour the paint onto newspaper and let it dry – then toss the newspaper in the
trash; or •
Add cat litter or sawdust to the paint, stir and let dry. When
you’re ready to throw the paint and can away, make sure the lid
is off the paint can so your garbage hauler knows the can is empty or
that all paint is dried. Other latex
products such as spackling compounds, latex caulking compounds and latex
adhesives can be disposed of the same way. The
following products can be safely disposed of down the drain: liquid cleaners such as
Lysol, soap, drain cleaners, laundry products, shampoo, and enzymatic drain
cleaners. To use this disposal
method, pour one cup of material down the drain and let the water run for one
minute. Do NOT pour multiple
products down the drain at once! How-To:
Manage your non-hazardous household waste By
managing non-hazardous waste at home, residents can help make sure their
community is available to provide low-cost hazardous waste disposal for the long
term. Automotive
products Most
liquid automotive products are hazardous and should never be poured down drains,
on the ground or placed in the trash. These
products include brake fluid, fuels, transmission fluids, degreasers, waxes,
cleaners, and windshield-washer fluid. This
list also includes used oil filters. Handle
waste fuels such as gasoline and gas/oil mixtures by storing flammable materials
in an approved container away from ignition sources in a well-ventilated area,
or using fuels up before storing equipment for the winter.
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