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What
IS Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
We are surrounded by a variety of
chemical products. We appreciate their benefits, but must also
be aware of the hazards they pose. Leftover chemical products
are often flushed down the drain, tossed into the backyard, burned,
buried, or poured down a storm drain. A little here and there
may seem like it wouldn't matter, but when you consider there are
nearly 29,000 households in Limestone County -- it could add up to
very harmful and dangerous levels.
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Acceptable / Unacceptable Items
Latex Paint Instructions
What
IS Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
We are surrounded by a variety of
chemical products. We appreciate their benefits, but must also
be aware of the hazards they pose. Leftover chemical products
are often flushed down the drain, tossed into the backyard, burned,
buried, or poured down a storm drain. A little here and there
may seem like it wouldn't matter, but when you consider there are
nearly 29,000 households in Limestone County -- it could add up to
very harmful and dangerous levels.
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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Paint (see latex instructions below)
Pesticides & Fertilizers
Solvents & Thinners
Lawn & Pool Chemicals
Oven, Drain, & Metal Cleaners
Other Cleaners
Household & Auto Batteries
Propane Tanks
Driveway Sealer
Gasoline
Kerosene
Antifreeze
Motor Oils
Dry Cleaning Fluids
Brake & Transmission Fluids
Creosote, Moth Balls, Ammonia
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UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Radioactive Materials
Medical Waste/Prescription Medications
Explosives & Ammunition
Gun Powder
Tires
Yard Waste
Garbage
Roofing Materials
Appliances
Computers & Electronics
Fuel Tanks
Unmarked Cylinders
Items Containing Mercury
NOTE: Business & Farm Waste will not be accepted due to
Federal Regulations
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Latex
Paint - Special Instructions
Latex paint is hazardous when in
a liquid form. Most latex paint, once dried, is no longer
considered hazardous waste.
It must
NEVER be placed in your regular trash in liquid form.
Cleaning paint out of garbage trucks is a costly and unnecessary
expense, and is hazardous to our environment. There are easy ways you can properly prepare latex
paint to allow disposal in your regular trash.
Click
HERE
for instructions on the proper disposal
of latex paint.
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INFORMATION
233-8728
Email
www.KeepAthensLimestoneBeautiful.com
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